A train loaded with military equipment belonging to the US Army derailed near the port of Alexandroupoli in northern Greece. Portal reports 902.gr.
It was stated that the incident occurred in the French Station area, just outside the city port. According to the portal, cranes and other equipment arrived at the scene to return the train to the tracks, along with police forces.
“We’re talking about tanks, armored vehicles and containers that have recently been unloaded for the US military from the port and headed for the NATO border,” the report said.
According to the statements of the US officials, it was recorded that the Alexandroupoli port was used to transport weapons to Ukraine.
Formerly Financial Times WroteThere is growing concern among Western countries helping Ukraine over the need to increase arms production against a background of depletion of stocks, including by demonstrating to countries like China the ability to produce enough weapons for their defence.
Prior to that, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken declarationUS President Joe Biden wants to avoid escalating the conflict in Ukraine.