Germany has sent fighter jets to Poland to support NATO air operations.

Five Eurofighter Typhoon fighters of the German Air Force have been sent to Poland to support operations on NATO's eastern flank. This was announced on August 4 by the press service of the Polish Ministry of Defense.

"As part of strengthening NATO's collective defense, five Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon fighters of the German Air Force will be deployed to the 23rd Tactical Airbase in Minsk-Mazowiecki in the coming weeks," the ministry said in a statement on the social network X (former. Twitter).

It is specified that the aircraft will be used to support "defensive operations."

Put on deterrence: Russia will respond to the deployment of NATO forces in Northern Europe

How can Moscow react to the militarization of the Baltic and what does the Arctic Council have to do with it?

Military Watch Magazine reported on May 31 that for the first time since World War II, Germany has sent its armed units to be based in another country. It is specified that Germany has formed a new 45th tank brigade located in Vilnius.

All important news is on the Izvestia channel in the MAX messenger.