U.S. To Send Two Patriot Batteries To Poland
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BLACKSEA-CASPIA
The U.S. is sending two Patriot Batteries to Poland at the request of the Polish government in a move designed to bolster the country's defense amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
"At the direction of the Secretary of Defense and at the invitation of our Polish allies, General Wolters, Commander, of U.S. European Command has directed U.S. Army Europe and Africa to reposition two Patriot Batteries to Poland," European Command Spokesperson Scott Ghiringhelli said Tuesday.