The V-22 Osprey landed in Rzeszów. In case of an attack by Russia. It turns from a helicopter into an airplane [ZDJÊCIA]

In the event of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the American army concentrates its forces on the eastern flank. For a week now, elements of the 82nd Airborne Division have been deployed in Jasionka near Rzeszów (Podkarpackie Province). The army transports soldiers through the airport in Rzeszów. On the apron of the airport there are, among others, Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, Lockheed C-130J Hercules and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

Bell – Boeing CV-22 Osprey in Rzeszów

On Saturday, February 12, a Bell – CV-22 Osprey, the so-called rotorcraft. The machine can take off like a helicopter, but then change the position of the rotors and move like.

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The Ospreys have only the US armies in their arsenal and. The Land of the Rising Sun is the only export customer of this powered-lift. The machines were originally referred to as V-22A, but this designation was only the units produced at the very beginning for testing. Later, an additional letter was added to the serial number, depending on the version configured for a specific recipient. And so, the machines for the USAF, i.e. military aviation, intended to carry out mainly special forces support missions, are CV-22B. Such a company appeared in Rzeszów, so one can only guess what tasks it is currently performing in Poland.

Machines for transporting marines are MV-22B. In addition, a new variant for the US Navy for the transport of goods and passengers on aircraft carriers is CMV-22B.

Transfer of American troops to Poland. Strengthening NATO’s eastern flank

American soldiers have been coming to Poland for several days. They are to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank in connection with the concentration of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border. Initially, the US reported that it was sending 1,700 soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division. The Pentagon put 8.5 thousand soldiers on high alert for the transfer to Europe.

On Saturday, February 12, however, he announced that

350 British soldiers also landed in Poland.