conversation. >> i'll let you finish your thought. i assume that press secretary john kirby at the pentagon will start with this. let's listen in for a second. ambassador taylor, andrea, please stay close. >> -- at his direction, secretary austin ordered the additional movement of u.s. forces that were currently stationed in europe, to continue our support for nato allies and the defense of eastern flank. now, these forces, comprised of aviation elements and some ground forces, will move within inside the european area of operations to nato's northeastern and southeastern flanks in the coming days. and we expect them to be in place later this week. they include an infantry battalion task force of approximately 800 personnel moving from italy to the baltic region. it's a movement of up to eight f-35 strike fighters from germany to several operating locations along the eastern flank. a battalion attack aviation,