US requests Romania to bolster military presence at eastern air base

The United States has asked the Romanian government to deploy additional forces to the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in eastern Romania to support operations related to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Digi24, citing sources.

The report indicates that additional fighter jets and military personnel would be stationed at the base, although exact numbers have not been disclosed.

Romanian President Nicuşor Dan announced that he will convene a meeting of the Supreme Defence Council on the morning of March 11 to review the temporary deployment of US forces in the country.