Published December 18,2024
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NATO‘s new Ukraine command in Germany has began operations, the navy alliance introduced on Wednesday.
“This is a good day for Ukraine and a good day for NATO,” Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli stated in a press release.
He stated the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) in Wiesbaden has now begun assuming duties from the US and worldwide organizations.
“The work of NSATU-to coalesce Allied and partner support-is designed to place Ukraine in a position of strength, which puts NATO in a position of strength to keep safe and prosperous its 1 billion people in both Europe and North America,” he stated.
NATO’s Ukraine command, staffed by 700 personnel from throughout the alliance, will oversee weapons deliveries and coaching applications for Ukrainian forces, taking up from a smaller US-led mission.
The command takes over from the 300-person US-led Security Assistance Group-Ukraine (SAG-U) that has managed assist operations because the outbreak of conflict between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022.
NATO leaders authorised the creation of the NSATU command in Germany throughout their Washington summit in July.
The command will coordinate the supply, switch and restore of navy tools vital to Ukraine’s operations, in addition to coaching in allied nations, NATO’s SHAPE headquarters stated in a press release.
“These tasks will be synchronized with efforts to develop Ukraine’s future military force, in order to achieve full interoperability with NATO and align with NATO standards,” the assertion stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr