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France announces mobilization in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

France announces mobilization in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

 Because of the invasion of Ukraine .. France announces the mobilization of more than 9,500 soldiers

  • About 500 soldiers will be deployed in Romania and 300 will be in Estonia
  • 4 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets arrive in the Baltic
  • Mobilization of about 600 soldiers in France to carry out sorties over Poland

Staff announcedFrench armyMore than 9,500 French soldiers have been mobilized directly, or put on alert, in the framework of the moves that come in response to theRussian invasionfor Ukraine.

The General Staff told AFP: "We will have more than 1,500 French soldiers directly participating in missions to strengthen the position of NATO on the eastern flank."

About 500 soldiers will be deployed in Romania, in addition to the 300 already in Estonia, where about a hundred others will accompany the arrival of 4 Mirage 2000-5 combat aircraft aimed at "strengthening the air defense of the Baltic states," according to the same source.

The source added that about 600 soldiers were also mobilized in France to carry out sorties over Poland.

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