The Swedes send troops to Poland. It will protect the support hub for Ukraine

According to the Swedish Prime Minister, Patriot systems are intended to help secure NATO's logistics base on Polish territory. The hub plays a key role in the supply of arms and military equipment to Ukraine, which is fighting Russian aggression.

Patriot is a system designed to combat, among others: aircraft, cruise missiles and parts of ballistic threats. Its deployment is intended to strengthen the air defense of the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.

High activity of the Swedish army in Poland

From October 1, the Swedish Air Force launched a two-month NATO mission on the eastern flank of the Alliance. Gripen fighters will perform tasks primarily in Polish airspace. One of the goals of the operation is to protect the logistics hub in south-eastern Poland through which support for Ukraine is transferred.

The operation will involve aircraft and personnel of the 17th Air Wing from Blekinge. This will be the fourth mission of Swedish combat aviation conducted within NATO.

The main part of the Swedish contingent will be stationed in Sweden. However, the fighters will operate over Poland, and a smaller forward base will also be established on its territory.

The mission is related to the protection of a logistics hub used to provide military and civilian support to Ukraine. The activities are carried out within NSATU, a NATO structure that coordinates security assistance and training for Ukraine.