Hungary Begins Withdrawing Troops Guarding Energy Infrastructure

Hungary has begun withdrawing military personnel who were deployed to guard energy infrastructure facilities, HVG reported on Wednesday.

According to the Hungarian Armed Forces, around 600 soldiers had been stationed to protect critical infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities.

The decision to withdraw troops was made after authorities concluded that infrastructure operators had strengthened independent security measures, reducing the need for continued military deployment. The order was issued by Chief of the General Staff Gábor Böröndi, who said the armed forces had begun “rationalizing” the number of troops involved in infrastructure protection.

The troops were initially deployed in February after Hungary’s previous government claimed Ukraine could pose a threat to the country’s energy infrastructure amid disputes over oil transit, reported HVG.

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What a difference with a change in administration and a few days.