93 helicopters, 995 military equipment near Turkish border

The US are significantly increasing their presence in the Mediterranean through the delivery of numerous military forces to the Greek town of Alexandropoulos, just a few kilometers from the border with Turkey following problems faced with the latter over the Incirlic air base.

International media report that at least 73 advanced helicopters have been sent so far to Alexandroopoulos “Apache” and “BlackHaw”, which make up the backbone of helicopter regiments in the American Army.

“Apache” are helicopters that support the attack of ground forces in direct battles such as between infantry or armoured forces, while “BlackHake” used mainly for troop transport, reports abcnews.al.

Besides that, 995 other military equipment has been sent to this base so far, marking the largest presence in American forces' history on Greek soil.

For the largest development to date, the delocation of the US Armed Forces, helicopters and vehicles across the port of Alexandroupolis, with NATO's top destination on the Black Sea and Eastern Europe from there in the area were found yesterday American and Greek officials. As “K” has long noted, a total of 73 helicopters and 995 equipment have been moved to 2000 units and the US Armed Forces have spent about $ 4.5 million on it. Business. Significantly, some of the helicopters and personnel are being promoted to Stefanovicio (15 Appache and 9 Black Hawk, where the US Air Force First Brigade (1 CAB) will conduct its winter exercise.

“The growing focus of military activity here in the port highlights the expansion of Aleksandopolis' strategic role and importance for Greece, for the United States and for the region,” said US Ambassador to Athens Jeffrey Payat.

Greek media report that the US is interested in buying the port of Alexandroupolis within its privatisation, as well as that of Cavalla. In addition to purely military interest, Americans are also willing to establish an energy centre, mainly through natural gas liquidation (LNG) and its delivery through existing (TAP) networks to markets in Europe and the Balkans.

Turkey has reacted sharply to this development, as it is already threatened at its western border along with problems at birth due to the war in Syria. In various public statements, leaders of the Turkish state have described this as a serious provocation by the US and Greece.