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The situation in Ukraine is critical and the transport of material to the country largely goes through Poland. In a few days, Norway will send a contribution consisting of soldiers, aircraft and air defense to help protect the most important hub for the transport of civilian and military material support from other countries to Ukraine. In this way, Norway is helping to ensure that aid to Ukraine arrives so that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom, says Minister of Defense Bjorn Arild Gram (Sp). Norway will contribute to maintaining the security situation around the airport in Rzeszow in Poland, within the framework of NATOs integrated air and missile defense. Norway is sending about 100 soldiers, NASAMS air defense and F-35 fighter aircraft.
The mission will take place between December and Easter and the force will operate within Polish airspace. Various NATO allies periodically contribute to such protection against air threats. Poland is making a formidable effort to ensure that both civilian and military material enters Ukraine. The airport is also central to the medical evacuation that Norway is responsible for, says Gram. In a few days, Norway will send a contribution consisting of soldiers, aircraft and air defense to help protect the most important hub for the transport of civilian and military material support from other countries to Ukraine. Photo: Ole Andreas Vekve / The Armed Forces The Russian warfare in Ukraine has shown the value of air defense, and the Norwegian contribution in Poland is highly appreciated. We are doing this primarily for Ukraine and Poland, but also shows that we stand by our commitments in NATO, says Gram. The Minister of Defense emphasizes that considerations for Norways security while the mission in Poland is being carried out have been thoroughly considered. National preparedness and operations are being maintained as normal.
