20 January 2023, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Bad SŁlze: The entrance to the Recknitztal barracks, home of the anti-aircraft missile group 24, on the left a mobile launch pad of the Patriot air defense system. In the coming days, the transfer of Patriot systems from Bad SŁlze to Poland is to begin. 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