16 January 2023, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Bad SŁlze: The sign at the Recknitztal barracks. Early this morning, Bundeswehr vehicles left the barracks for Poland. The soldiers are to prepare there for the arrival of the Patriot air defense system from Germany. A total of three squadrons are to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure of the NATO ally near the border with Ukraine. Photo: Bernd WŁstneck/dpa