Intensive Spanish maneuvers in occupied Ceuta and Melilla
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press: Muhammad Zariyouh
As part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities, the Spanish armed forces have held large-scale military exercises in the occupied cities of Ceuta and Melilla. These exercises aim to improve combat readiness and increase coordination between different military units, with a focus on improving operational effectiveness in the region.
The maneuvers included extensive airlift and helicopter landing training, in addition to specialized military communications exercises to ensure effective coordination between different units. These operations aimed to strengthen rapid response and defense capabilities in locations of strategic importance.
These activities are part of a global plan by the Spanish army aimed at improving military preparedness, particularly in the face of escalating tensions in the border region between Morocco and Spain. This is explained by the growing influx of irregular migrants into Spanish territory, which poses a growing security challenge to the authorities.
In addition to security challenges, Moroccan-Spanish relations face persistent disagreements over sensitive issues such as fishing and the Jafaria Islands, adding new dimensions to regional tensions. These developments confirm that the region remains a central point of political discussions and military strategies.
