Exercise in Romania
NATO soldiers jumped from a height of 400 meters
On Tuesday, soldiers from seven countries continued a large-scale airborne exercise in Romania. The program included the transport of reinforcements and material. The soldiers were also to train to attack an enemy radar station and artillery positions.
The previous day, more than 1,400 paratroopers had been dropped from 14 aircraft in two waves. During the manoeuvre, the soldiers had jumped from a height of around 400 meters and landed in an open field. They approached the airport from several directions and also passed through a Romanian village.
A dozen slightly injured
The target was reached after around six hours. Soldiers from the German Airborne Brigade 1 from Saarland brought the airport under control shortly before midnight. On the first day, a dozen of the participants sustained minor injuries. This was described as a very low number.
According to NATO, "Swift Response" is the largest airborne exercise in Europe since the Second World War. The aim is to prove responsiveness, practice for an emergency and demonstrate strength against Russia (see video above).
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