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Bundeswehr in Delmenhorst: Drone sightings fuel fears!
In Delmenhorst, the Bundeswehr is preparing for emergencies; Drone sightings and close cooperation with the city.
Bundeswehr in Delmenhorst: Drone sightings fuel fears!
In Delmenhorst, an increasing number of drones were spotted in the area around the Delmetal barracks. Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Hille from the Bundeswehr states that most of these flying objects come from hobby pilots. Nevertheless, the origin of some drones remains unclear. In view of the worrying developments, the security situation is increasingly coming into the public eye. Hille notices noticeable uncertainty among the population and seeks an exchange with civil representatives of the city.
The Bundeswehr prepares intensively for possible emergencies, which is why it works closely with the city of Delmenhorst. Regular coordination with the city leadership takes place to discuss security-related issues. Hille holds talks with the mayor and her representatives every six months to discuss the current challenges. In an emergency, Delmenhorst would be directly affected due to the troops stationed.
Geopolitical tensions
The security situation is further exacerbated by reports of possible threats from Russia. These include violations of the airspace of Western countries by Russian aircraft and drones. To counteract this, Germany plans to expand its commitment to protecting NATO's eastern border. This comes in response to recent incidents in which at least 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace. The federal government has how BR.de reports that “air policing” over Poland is being extended and is using two Eurofighters stationed in Rostock-Laage.
The measure will be extended until the end of December, as it was originally only planned until the end of September. The number of Eurofighters in use is to be doubled to four in order to ensure increased airspace surveillance. With these steps, the Federal Government intends to preserve the integrity of NATO airspace and respond adequately to potential threats.
Wider impact on the region
The situation also has an impact on the neighboring Baltic states, where the Bundeswehr has been providing support for some time. Over Tagesschau.de It is also noted that Latvia and Poland have taken measures to prevent violations of their airspace. Latvia's airspace has been partially closed until September 18, while Poland is restricting air traffic along its eastern border and banning unmanned civilian aircraft to deal with the threat from Russian drones.
The situation is fueling fears and concerns about peace in the region are growing. This tense situation shows how important good cooperation between military and civilian institutions is. Lieutenant Colonel Hille states that the Bundeswehr's mission is to ensure the soldiers' operational readiness. His philosophy is: “Be able to fight so that you don’t have to fight.” So while the Bundeswehr becomes visible in Delmenhorst, it remains to be seen how the geopolitical tensions will develop further.