RIJEKA PORT ON SUNDAY RIJEKA, Feb 24 (Hina) - A US army ship, carrying equipment for American Stabilisation Force (SFOR) troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina, will enter the northern Adriatic port of Rijeka, the operation's commander,
Lieutenant Michael Caldwell, told reporters on Wednesday. About 77 vehicles and 250 containers with equipment will be delivered via the Rijeka port and the Krk airport. The complete operation will be carried out by some 300 soldiers and civilians. Once checked and assembled, the equipment will be sent by trains and planes to the SFOR base in Tuzla, northern Bosnia-Herzegovina.The operation, which should be completed by the end of March, includes the return of equipment used currently by American SFOR solders in Bosnia and the rotation of personnel. Caldwell expressed hope that the operation would be as successful as the last one, carried out half a year ago. He thanked the Croatian Government, army and police as
RIJEKA, Feb 24 (Hina) - A US army ship, carrying equipment for
American Stabilisation Force (SFOR) troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina,
will enter the northern Adriatic port of Rijeka, the operation's
commander, Lieutenant Michael Caldwell, told reporters on
Wednesday.
About 77 vehicles and 250 containers with equipment will be
delivered via the Rijeka port and the Krk airport. The complete
operation will be carried out by some 300 soldiers and civilians.
Once checked and assembled, the equipment will be sent by trains and
planes to the SFOR base in Tuzla, northern Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The operation, which should be completed by the end of March,
includes the return of equipment used currently by American SFOR
solders in Bosnia and the rotation of personnel.
Caldwell expressed hope that the operation would be as successful
as the last one, carried out half a year ago. He thanked the Croatian
Government, army and police as well as local authorities for
cooperation and understanding.
(hina) rml