The US military announced on Monday that it is “repositioning” its personnel and equipment from Jasionka, Poland, a major port for defense supplies and supplies to Ukraine.
U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced” the prepared shifting of U.S. military technology and workers” that were being staged in Jasionka to other places in Poland in a press release from Monday. According to The Hill, there are about 10,000 U.S. soldiers stationed in Poland.
This move, according to the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, is a part of a wider plan to improve American military operations, increase support for Allies and partners, and increase efficiency.
According to the media release from Monday, the U.S. government’s decision to “reposition soldiers and equipment” was the result of extensive planning and analysis coordinated with Poland and NATO allies.
Under Polish and NATO authority and supported by a simplified U.S. defense footprint,” the essential function of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will remain,” according to U.S. Army Europe and Africa. ” Poland and its allies will keep the strong defensive system around this crucial page.”
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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, U.S. makes “temporary reputation” was established in Jasionka, according to the media release. The U.S. Army Europe and Africa noted that over the past three years, the area has been used by NATO, the U.S., and other associates. According to The Hill, Poland’s defence minister recently claimed that Jasionka handles up to 95 % of the military support provided to Ukraine.
Polish Defense Minister W. Zasiniak-Kamysz stated in a Tuesday article on X, a former Twitter user, that” U.S. troops are stationed in different areas throughout Poland.” Norway, German, British, Polish, and other allied forces are currently mainly responsible for the mission in Jasionka.
U.S. Army Europe and Africa explained that the Army has established U.S. Army Garrison Poland and “more strong services” in Poland since establishing a temporary occurrence at Jasionka.
” Poland is a fantastic number. According to Gen. Christopher Donahue, the commander general of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa,” we have moved more lasting facilities in the country over the past few years.” This is an opportunity to correct our footprints and protect American citizens tens of millions of dollars annually, according to Jasionka after three years.
U.S. Embassy in Poland’s Chargéd’Affaires Daniel Lawton expressed appreciation for Jasionka’s comfortable welcome of U.S. personnel and “high-level visitors” over the past few years in a press release on Monday.
Your help “exemplifies the close ties between our countries and strengthened the strength of our U.S. Poland relationship,” Lawton said. This change allows us to maintain our close participation while making more efficient use of resources as we adjust to changing needs.
