The United States has withdrawn around a dozen B-1 bombers from an overseas base and returned them to their home stations in America, according to confirmation from the Pentagon on Sunday.
The aircraft were removed from the base in what was described as a rapid move. The bombers are thought to have been B-1 aircraft, although the exact number was not confirmed beyond an estimate of about 12.
The supplied information does not give a reason for the withdrawal or explain whether the decision was linked to a wider military operation, a change in deployment plans or another development. It also does not identify the base from which the aircraft were removed or state when they arrived at their home stations.
The latest known position is that the bombers have been returned to stations in the United States. No further details about their status or possible next deployment are provided.
