Heightened Security at NATO Air Base in Geilenkirchen

The NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, has increased its security level due to a potential threat. Non-mission essential staff were sent home as a precaution, but operations remain unaffected. The base emphasized that staff safety is its highest priority.

The NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, has heightened its security level following intelligence reports of a potential threat, the base announced late Thursday.

As a precaution, all non-mission essential staff have been sent home, according to a statement released on the social media platform X. The statement did not provide additional details but stressed that the safety of the staff is their top priority.

Meanwhile, the base confirmed that its operations continue as planned despite the elevated security measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)