Bratislava Summit and soldiers

Soldiers, Military Police (MP) personnel and members of other MOD security elements played a role in delivering the security measures for the Bratislava EU Summit on Friday. Service personnel patrolled alongside policemen of the Police Corps of the Slovak Republic, providing the security of key buildings. Deploying on joint patrols, they maintained public order in the surroundings of Bratislava Castle, Airport and Expo Arena. While working in conjunction with the SVK Interior Ministry Constitutional Members and Diplomatic Missions Office, a total of 50 MP members executed tasks relating to VIP protection and escorting. To put in place appropriate security measures, the SVK Armed Forces deployed almost 250 troops and 30 vehicles. Among those involved were members of the Special Forces, the CBRN and EOD units, as well as military medical staff. The security of the airspace over the capital city was as well supported by SVK AF aircraft, and the SVK Air Defence was on high alert with the S300 system. The Air Search and Rescue Service (SARS) was on stand-by with reinforced operations.