Tens of thousands of military personnel from NATO countries and the Allied Joint Expeditionary Force will also take part in the maneuvers.
The UK will send approximately 8,000 troops, as well as dozens of tanks and more than 100 armored fighting vehicles, to Eastern Europe to participate in military exercises that will train actions to counter Russia’s aggression. This was reported by the Sky News channel on Friday, April 29.
Tens of thousands of troops from NATO countries and the Allied Joint Expeditionary Force, which includes countries such as Denmark, Iceland and Norway, will also take part in the maneuvers. Troops will be deployed to countries from Finland to North Macedonia, the report said.
According to the British Ministry of Defense, the planned exercises will improve the ability of the troops to “work side by side with each other, preventing Russia’s invasion of Scandinavia and the Baltic countries.”
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the exercise would show “unity and strength”.
“Europe’s security has never been more important. In this exercise, our troops will join forces with NATO allies and partners and the Joint Expeditionary Force in solidarity with one of the largest joint deployments since the Cold War, “aniya.
He added: “Operating across Europe, the British Army will stand side by side with partners, bringing together our capabilities and common values, contributing to peace and security.”
On the eve it was learned that pillars of military equipment will appear on the roads of Poland. Their moves will be part of the exercises – throughout the month, will make the arrival and deployment of allied forces.
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Source: korrespondent
