U.S. to withdraw troops and equipment from Polish base used for military aid to Ukraine

General Christopher Donahue, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, has announced the relocation of American troops and equipment from a temporary base in Jasionka, Poland, about 30 miles from the Ukrainian border.

He said the move was driven by budgetary concerns, noting that Poland had already developed permanent infrastructure at the site with substantial investment. The base will remain in use by Polish forces and NATO troops.

“The important work of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership, supported by a streamlined U.S. military footprint,” read a press release from U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Established in 2022, following Russia’s full-scale invasion, the base has served as a key hub for the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine.