Ministry of National Defence
Press release No. 162 31.05.2017
First Polish Troops Arrive at Craiova

The first Polish echelon consisting in 48 troops and 18 technical means will arrive at Craiova on June 1, after entering the country at Nadlac border check point.

Poland contributes with a contingent consisting in 230 troops and 47 technical means to manning the 26th Neagoe Basarab Infantry Battalion of the Multinational Brigade South East.

The rest of the Polish troops will arrive in Romania in the following weeks, as part of the Romania's and Poland's pledges made at Warsaw Summit.

The Polish troops will train in common with the troops of the Multinational Brigade South East as part of the allied tailored Forward Presence along the eastern flank.

Press Department