The German armored brigade will be stationed in Lithuania. Berlin – in consequence to the threat from Russia – is thus trying to strengthen the east flank of NATO. This is the first time since planet War II, erstwhile the RFN has decided to permanently deploy its troops abroad. – We have a clear mission – convinces Brigadier General Christoph Huber.
Since Tuesday on Lithuania station German 5 1000 armored brigade. This is Berlin's first specified step since the end of planet War II. Until now, Germany has not decided to permanently deploy its troops abroad. Thus Berlin, in consequence to Russia's war with Ukraine, trying to strengthen this way NATO's east flank – writes Politico portal.
German soldiers constantly in Lithuania. “We defend NATO territory”
As handed over by the German army, re-created 45th armored brigade she officially started at the ceremony near Vilnius. A temporary branch office was established there, his coat of arms were unveiled, and command of the unit took over Brig-Gen Christoph Huber.
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– We have a clear mission: to guarantee the protection, freedom and safety of our Lithuanian allies on the east flank of NATO. By doing this, We besides defend NATO territory and Germany itself said Huber in an interview with the press agency dpa.
Politico, on the another hand, recalls that the declaration of long-term deployment of forces fell from Berlin already in 2023.
German brigade close Vilnius. It's going to number 5 1000 military.
As announced, the fresh brigade will scope full operational capacity in 2027 and will yet be stationed in a fresh military complex in Rudniki, 30 km south of Vilnius. For now, the German military will usage temporary Lithuanian bases.
Currently in Lithuania, it is deployed 150 German soldiers. By the end of the year, their number is expected to scope 500 – adds Politico. The fresh brigade is going to number 5,000 people.
The portal points out that Germany's decision is crucial to Vilnius's safety, especially due to the fact that Lithuania borders on royal circuit and Belarus. The war in Ukraine changed the Baltic region and Berlin's presence became a symbol of NATO's long-term commitments," Politico emphasises.
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