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Around 1,200 Army personnel and 222 vehicles are on the ground conducting operations to support the population of the Centro region. For the municipality of Leiria alone, three platoons have been deployed.
The mayor said that in that municipality in the Leiria district there are still many houses with missing roofs and numerous housing problems, alongside a huge shortage of labour.
Air Base No. 5 in Monte Real, in the municipality of Leiria, is supporting residents affected by Storm Kristin with hot showers and meal supplies, the Portuguese Air Force announced today.
Home News Armed Forces deploying on the ground Armed Forces deploying on the ground The Armed Forces have more than 1,000 soldiers deployed on the ground to provide direct support to the population, in addition to 211 vehicles and 12 emergency communications systems, the General Staff of the Arme
Nuno Melo, the Minister of Defence, also visits the military deployment in the Leiria district
Nuno Melo says the Armed Forces are actively engaged in providing support and assistance to the public.
The United States' new defence strategy narrows the scope of military assistance it will provide to European partners, signalling reduced commitments or stricter conditions for support.
