The move brings the total of U.S. troops activated to support NATO countries, or specifically as part of the NATO Response Force, since February to 14,500. As of Monday, the Defense Department believes that nearly 100% of Russian 190,000 troops amassed along Ukraine's border earlier this year have moved into the country.
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US sends another 500 troops to Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the weekend ordered more U.S. troops and military equipment sent to Europe as Russia presses its attack on Ukraine, a senior defense official said Monday.
U.S. to Send 500 More Troops, Refueling Tankers to Europe
The U.S. is deploying another 500 troops to Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior defense official said Monday, pushing the total number of American forces in the region to 100,000.
As part of the deployment, the U.S. is sending KC-130 refueling tanker aircraft to Greece,
US to deploy another 500 troops and aircraft to Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the deployment of an additional 500 U.S. troops and equipment to Europe as nearly all the combat power that Russia massed to invade Ukraine are now in the country, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday.