– I know the matter, this issue is known to me – taking work for the safety of the airport in Rzeszów, its security. This is an issue that was discussed earlier on an allied level," stated the president Andrzej Duda during a press conference in Tallinn.
He added that American decision ‘is not a withdrawal of troops’.
The Deputy Prime Minister besides commented Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. "War US stays in Poland! As decided at the NATO summit in Washington, the nature of the mission in Jasionka is changing. The U.S. forces in Jasionka are taken over by successive allies," wrote the head of MON in X.
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"War U.S. remains in Poland, but in another locations. Now the mission to Jasionka is mainly active Norwegian, German, British and Polish troops and another allies," he continued. NATO assumes work for the operation of Jasionka within the framework NSATU missions.
The Americans are leaving Jasionka. "Polish and NATO Command"
Monday US Army Command in Europe and Africa announced the planned relocation of American military personnel and equipment from Jasionka to another locations in Poland. "This change is part of a broader strategy to optimise American military operations", says the published Communication.
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The Americans emphasize that changes have been planned for months. They were besides subject to agreement with allies.
"An crucial task of facilitating military assistance to Ukraine through Jasionka will proceed under the leadership of Poland and NATO, with the support of an improved U.S. military trail," added.
Americans Relocation: chance to Save
Three years ago, the US established a temporary presence in Jasionka after a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. There logistics hub It is in the Polish military base, but it is utilized by the forces of the USA, NATO and partners. As a place of peculiar importance, anti-aircraft defence was included, among others, American Patriot Systems.
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– After spending 3 years in Jasionka this is an chance to reduce our presence and save US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year," he pointed out Christopher Donahue, Commander General of the United States Army in Europe and Africa.
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