All the 117 Romanian soldiers deployed in the theater of operations in Iraq have returned to Romania
The Ministry of National Defense announces that all 117 Romanian soldiers deployed in the theater of operations in Iraq returned to Romania on Saturday, March 21, as a result of the decision to adjust NATO's position within the NATO Mission Iraq.
Romanian soldiers have returned to the country. PHOTO Facebook MApN
“The repatriation was carried out in safe conditions, through a coordinated effort at the allied level, with the support of NATO structures and international partners. The Romanian military were temporarily relocated to the Incirlik (Turkey) and Ramstein (Germany) bases, from where they were later transported to the country by military aircraft”stated MApN in a statement sent on Saturday.
The withdrawal decision has been determined “by the recent developments of the security situation in the region, the measures adopted having as priority the protection of deployed personnel”, according to the Ministry.
During the entire duration of the participation in the NATO mission in Iraq, the Romanian soldiers, from the 2nd Calugăreni Infantry Battalion, had as their main mission the protection of personnel and allied facilities, demonstrating professionalism and commitment in fulfilling their duties, the press release also states
“The Ministry of National Defense reaffirms Romania's commitment to NATO operations and missions, further contributing to the strengthening of international security, in accordance with the decisions of the Alliance”reports MApN.
We remind you that this week the US Embassy in Iraq was targeted by an attack with drones and missiles, according to sources in the security services in Baghdad, who describe it as “the most intense since the beginning of the series of attacks”.
