Pentagon transferring 2 Patriot missile batteries to Poland

The Pentagon is “repositioning” two Patriot missile defense batteries to Poland “to confront any potential threats” to allies and NATO territory amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, Report informs referring to Anadolu Agency.

“At the direction of the Secretary of Defense and at the invitation of our Polish allies, General Wolters, Commander of US European Command, has directed US Army Europe and Africa to reposition two Patriot Batteries to Poland,” United States European Command (EUCOM) spokesman Capt. Adam Miller said in a statement.

“This defensive deployment is being conducted proactively to counter any potential threat to US and Allied forces and NATO territory,” said the statement, adding the missiles “will in no way support any offensive operations.”

“Every step we take is intended to deter aggression and reassure our allies,” it said.