First Polish forces arrive in Afghanistan after send-off from PM in Wroclaw

The first Polish soldiers have arrived in Afghanistan after departing from Wroclaw Strachowice airport on Saturday night. Prime Minister Leszek Miller said during the departure ceremony that after the events of September 11 the fight for the security of one's nation must also be fought abroad. The remainder of the force, which will total 87 soldiers along with 500 tons of military equipment, will arrive in Afghanistan within a week. The contingent will include engineers, logistics staff and members of the GROM special forces. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A3, Zycie, p. 3) M.T.K.