SAF members deployed to Slovenia to provide assistance

A Defense Ministry press release said 22 members of the Serbian Armed Forces and H-145 and Mi-17 helicopters bound for Slovenia departed on Wednesday from the “Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlovic” military airport in Batajnica.

Minister Vucevic emphasized that the Serbian Armed Forces are deploying the first contingent of SAF troops to Slovenia to help this country and its citizens overcome the difficulties caused by bad weather.

“I am certain that our officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers will put in maximum effort into helping the citizens of Slovenia, showing themselves, their unit and our country, Serbia, in the best light possible. May they act bravely and wisely during the execution of their tasks and duties and I wish them a good flight,” said Minister Vucevic.

He explained that members of the Air Force and the 63rd Parachute Brigade were deployed to Slovenia on Wednesday, and that a convoy consisting of eight tankers – four carrying fuel, and the other four water, as well as 34 more SAF troops, will be deployed by land on Thursday.

“I wish them a safe return to Serbia, and we will give them the welcome they deserve,” Vucevic added.