In light of the Tuesday missile explosion, Germany has offered to support Poland in its efforts to patrol Polish airspace.
Addressing the press on November 16, 2022, the German Defence Ministry spokesperson Christian Thiels stressed the initiative could kick start if permitted.
“As an immediate reaction to the incident in Poland, we will offer to strengthen air policing with combat air patrols over its airspace with German Eurofighters,” German Defence Ministry spokesperson Christian Thiels said at a press conference.
“The mission could begin as early as tomorrow, if Poland desired,” he added.
“The jets do not need to be relocated to Poland. Patrols could take off from German airbases and return here after each mission,” Thiels said.
German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht is planning to speak to her Polish counterpart on the matter on Wednesday, he added.
Deputy spokesperson for the German government, Wolfgang Buechner during the conference indicated German’s continues support to Poland.
“There is no question that we are standing very closely by Poland’s side and will of course not leave Poland alone in this situation,” said Buechner.
