**US Relocates Troops and Equipment from Key Ukraine Aid Hub in Poland**
The US Army Europe and Africa Command has announced that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from the Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport in Poland, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine. The move is part of a broader strategy to optimize US military operations across the region.
According to a statement from the command, the important work of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership, supported by a streamlined US military footprint. This means that while the US will no longer have a large presence at the airport, they will still be involved in the logistics and coordination of aid deliveries.
The relocation follows months of planning and is expected to save American taxpayers tens of millions of dollars per year. Polish President Andrzej Duda assured that the move does not signify a US troop withdrawal, stating that the security issues surrounding the Rzeszow airport are being taken care of by Poland and NATO.
**Growing Concerns over US Troop Drawdown**
The redeployment comes amid growing concerns in Europe over a potential drawdown of US forces. NBC News reported on April 8 that senior Defense Department officials are weighing a plan to withdraw up to 10,000 US troops from Eastern Europe. This has raised alarm among NATO allies about Washington’s long-term commitment to European defense.
US President Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine and recent statements from US officials have also contributed to these concerns. However, the US military will continue to be stationed across Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states to deter further Russian aggression and reassure allies in the region.
**Russia’s Aggression Continues**
Meanwhile, Russia continues to press with an incredible amount of infantry, which they simply have a lot of, according to Ukrainian military spokesperson Anastasia Blyshchyk. The Kremlin has launched 46 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile.
Ukraine’s military said that Russian forces suffered 1,290 casualties just over the past day. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will increase production for the “full range of drones: from Mavics to long-range drones.”
**International Reaction**
The international community has condemned Russia’s actions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia’s deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih.
US President Donald Trump announced that a “very big meeting” was planned for April 12 with Iranian officials, while speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US has also imposed tariffs on most countries in the world, which Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed to the decline in grain prices.
**Strengthening Cooperation**
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed new ambassadors to seven countries on April 7, including Ukraine’s former Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store emphasized that Europe must assume greater responsibility for supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta expressed concerns over the policy of favoring Ukrainian grain in terms of access to port facilities, which has affected Romanian farmers.
The article ends on a somber note, with the introduction of a new robot capable of conducting surveillance, patrolling, providing fire support to the Ukrainian military, and targeting Russian lightly armored vehicles.