NASAMS, F-35 deployed in Rzeszow, Pand, to protect aid hub for Ukraine

This was stated by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, Ukrinform reports citing Pish Radio.

It is noted that the NATO mission will last until Easter.

Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced in early December that NASAMS air defense systems would be sent to Pand, as well as F-35 aircraft to support the protection of the country's airspace.

Along with the fighter jets and air defense systems, 100 Norwegian tros arrived in Pand to oversee the safe transportation of equipment heading to Ukraine through the Rzeszów hub.

“We are here to protect the critical infrastructure that is key to the international support provided to Ukraine,” said Lieutenant Conel Erlend Hammervik-Elvenes, commander of the Norwegian contingent.

At present, the airport in Jasionka near Rzeszow is primarily protected by American Patriot air defense systems.

As reported, at the end of November, Norway agreed to take on part of the responsibility for protecting the main transit hub for foreign military aid to Ukraine, which passes through Pand. We are talking about the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport.

Located less than 100 kilometers from Ukraine's border, this facility handles up to 90% of Western cargo heading to the front line.

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