Fuel Shortages: Military Begin Deliveries On Monday
Almost 200 personnel will be deployed on 4 October to relieve pressure on petrol stations.
Tom Sables began his career as a freelance journalist before joining BFBS Forces News in 2019. He has been shortlisted for an AIB International Media Excellence Award, developing specialisms in military mental health and special forces operations. Travelling across Europe to report from large-scale NATO deployments, Tom’s coverage includes a broad range of stories – from political developments to technological innovation.
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