Slovakia NATO unit to have 1,200 foreign troops, Patriot missile defense
A NATO battlegroup being formed for Slovakia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defense system manned by German and Dutch personnel.
By REUTERS
Published: FEBRUARY 26, 2022
A NATO battlegroup being formed for Slovakia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defense system manned by German and Dutch personnel, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on Saturday. NATO-member Slovakia shares a border with Ukraine and does not currently have foreign soldiers stationed on its territory. NATO, a Western military alliance, pledged to further reinforce its eastern flank after Russia attacked Ukraine this week. Nad said Germany was providing the Patriot system.
"Germany will participate robustly," Nad said after a government meeting. Slovakia will provide 300 soldiers to the NATO battlegroup, he said, taking its total size to 1,500. Slovakia was also in talks on providing troops for the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia, he said.
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A NATO battlegroup being formed for Slovakia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defense system manned by German and Dutch personnel.
By REUTERS
Published: FEBRUARY 26, 2022
A NATO battlegroup being formed for Slovakia in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defense system manned by German and Dutch personnel, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on Saturday. NATO-member Slovakia shares a border with Ukraine and does not currently have foreign soldiers stationed on its territory. NATO, a Western military alliance, pledged to further reinforce its eastern flank after Russia attacked Ukraine this week. Nad said Germany was providing the Patriot system.
"Germany will participate robustly," Nad said after a government meeting. Slovakia will provide 300 soldiers to the NATO battlegroup, he said, taking its total size to 1,500. Slovakia was also in talks on providing troops for the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia, he said.
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