Sweden to send Patriot systems to Poland’s eastern border as part of NATO mission — Interia

Sweden will send Patriot air defense systems to Poland’s eastern border as part of a NATO mission. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this, Interia reports.

Protection of a logistics hub

According to Kristersson, the task of the Swedish military will be to guard a NATO logistics hub at an airport in Poland and ensure the transportation of important equipment to Ukraine.

The prime minister explained the decision by the threat from Russia, the aggressor state. Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported that, due to the tense situation along NATO’s eastern border, the country will send around 100 officers and soldiers to Poland.

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Operation as part of the Alliance

Air defense regiment commander Sofia Westermark called the mission the most complex operation Sweden is carrying out as a NATO ally. According to SVT, Patriot systems will be used to protect an important logistics base from ballistic missiles.

Westermark also said that the facility is under threat from the ground and the air. According to her, Sweden is taking part in creating an air defense system designed to protect against drones and missiles.