1000 British troops take part in NATO exercise
More than 1000 British troops have begun a NATO exercise in the Balkans.
The training is designed to develop the UK鈥檚 ability to operate alongside NATO allies and underlines Britain鈥檚 commitment to eastern Europe.
18 activities will take place across three months. One of the exercises under Operation Chelonia involves the UK鈥檚 deployment of troops to Kosovo - troops arrived via amphibious landing on a beach with no established infrastructure, via a motorised floating platform.
The landing was led by the Strategic Reserve Force (SRF), a group of 600 Army personnel held at readiness to deploy at two weeks鈥� notice should pressures in the region escalate
Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard said: "These exercises show our unwavering commitment to standing united with our allies and working hand in hand to boost our collective security. The UK has always had a major presence in the Western Balkans, and it鈥檚 important we demonstrate a united front to ensure regional security.
"Working closely with our NATO partners, we are demonstrating our combined efforts to safeguard peace, stability, and security in the region."
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