Unfolding reinforces NATO presence on the east flank amid growing tensions with Moscow
Germany mobilized fighters Eurofighter For Poland this week, in a direct response to Russian military exercises ongoing in Belarus. The aircraft landed at Minsk-Mazowiecki Air Base and will be used to patrol the region’s airspace, with a special focus on monitoring Russian activities near the OTAN’s eastern border.
“This unfolding is a clear sign of solidarity between allies within NATO and a reliable means of dissuasion and defense of our shared airspace,” said a German Air Force spokesman.
In addition to fighters, about 150 German military personnel were also sent to Poland. They add up to the forces already parked in the country, which include two Patriot anti -aircraft defense systems and other Eurofighter units.
The movement reinforces Berlin’s commitment to regional security at a time of increasing instability in Eastern Europe, while NATO intensifies efforts to protect its border members in the face of Russia’s actions.
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