China News Service, Paris, April 8 (Li Yang and Li Yue) On April 7, after a two-month mission, the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" returned to the French port of Toulon.
The French "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier returned to France after completing a two-month mission that day and arrived at the port of Toulon. The aircraft carrier was carrying thousands of naval soldiers and 22 "Rafale" fighter jets.
According to French media reports, the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier left its home port on February 1 to carry out counter-terrorism missions in the Eastern Mediterranean. The aircraft carrier dispatched "Rafale" fighter jets and "Hawkeye" reconnaissance aircraft to Iraq and Syria to fight the extremist organization "Islamic State". ".
After the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the French military redeployed the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and adjusted its mission.
From March 3, the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier left Cyprus waters and went to Romania near Ukraine to perform a military mission, aimed at strengthening NATO's defenses in its eastern region and near European waters.
The French Ministry of Defense emphasized that the strategic adjustment of the aircraft carrier does not represent any belligerent intent.
In addition, the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier also provided support for the relevant military operations of the European Union, and participated in the military cooperation between France and Greece, Croatia, Italy and other countries.
The local people of Toulon welcomed the return of the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier. Toulon Mayor Falco said that it was a "joy and excitement" to see the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier back to the port of Toulon.
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