500 additional reserve #EUFOR 🇪🇺 personnel will deploy to #BiH 🇧🇦 over the next two weeks.
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- EUFOR will temporarily increase the size of its force. This is a proactive measure aimed at assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina in the interest of all citizens. More details: euforbih.org/index.php/late…
- Starting today, 🇪🇺 reserve forces will begin arriving in 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina by land—via the Svilaj and Bijaca border crossing points—and by air, through Sarajevo Airport. More details: euforbih.org/index.php/pres…
00:00- An 🇦🇹 #Austrian Company has arrived in #BiH as part of the first deployment of the 500 additional reserves announced last week. These personnel will now begin training to incorporate them into the wider #EUFOR capabilities. #Bundesheer
- As part of Operation Althea EU jets will conduct training over BiH and the Western Balkans in the coming weeks. Please follow this link to the full statement: tinyurl.com/6x2cwr3f
- EUFOR can confirm that all 500 reserves are now in place in 🇧🇦 The deployment of the reserves and their equipment, including light armoured vehicles, is a precautionary and proportionate measure to demonstrate EUFOR’s determination to support our BiH partners in maintaining SASE.
00:00 - The arrival in 🇧🇦 of the reserve forces from 🇨🇿🇮🇹🇷🇴 reinforces #EUFOR Althea's capacity on the ground. COM EUFOR MG Barbu, alongside the EU SR in 🇧🇦, HE Mr. @LSorecaEU, the COM of @natobih, BG Valas, and the Ambassadors of 🇨🇿🇮🇹🇷🇴 to 🇧🇦, warmly welcomed the reinforcement troops.
- 🇪🇺EUFOR AvDet comprised of 🇷🇴 Romanian and 🇮🇹 Italian 🚁helicopters intensified integration exercises with the incoming troops by day and night, in all weather conditions. Residents across 🇧🇦 may notice increased helicopter activity, as flights will occur throughout the country.
- Today at Camp Butmir, COM EUFOR MG Florin Barbu and COM @natobih BG Matthew Valas had the honor of welcoming Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh, from the Royal Family of the United Kingdom. EUFOR’s key role in BiH security was reaffirmed.
- #EUFOR is an impartial, professional military force of approximately 1,100 soldiers from 19 EU🇪🇺and non-EU nations who are committed to supporting the Government of #BiH🇧🇦to contribute to the ongoing stability of this country. euforbih.org/19nations
00:00 - As a necessary training for maintaining readiness and preparedness of the troops, 🇪🇺EUFOR personnel and vehicles are conducting patrols throughout 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their purpose is to monitor the security situation and support a safe and secure environment.
