Prostejov unit could soon be back in action

Elite troops from the Prostejov military base are preparing for a new mission in Afghanistan, Military Intelligence Service director Ondrej Palenik said during an inspection visit to the base by U.S. Ambassador Richard Graber. If the Czech government and Parliament approve the mission the Prostejov unit would most likely operate in the south or east of Afghanistan. During its Afghan mission last year, the unit took part in more than 30 combat operations and received high praise for its performance. Ambassador Graber said that today the Czech unit was comparable to the US army's special forces.