Basic combined arms training for Ukrainian servicemen is being conducted in the UK. The curriculum provides for the acquisition of skills for offensive and defensive operations in urban areas.
The program called Operation INTERFLEX was started by the British government. She is a vivid example of the fact that the civilized world is ready to support Ukraine in the fight against Russian invaders.
What does the British INTERFLEX program involve
General military training Ukrainian military is held on the territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It has already been successfully completed by about 5 thousand of our soldiers.
Instructors were experts from Ukraine , Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and New Zealand.
The Ukrainian military received the following skills:
- basic knowledge of tactical medicine;
- fire, engineering and psychological training;
- new skills in offensive and defensive operations in urban areas.
Screens from military exercises of Ukrainians in the UK/photo of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Note that we plan to expand the INTERFLEX operation in the near future . It will include a dedicated training coursetraining of junior commanders of military units and divisions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other elements of combined arms training.
How the UK is helping Ukraine
The UK has been openly and decisively since the beginning of Russian aggression supports Ukraine. The United Kingdom regularly provides humanitarian and defense assistance to Ukrainians.
- In March, a special Homes for Ukraine program for Ukrainian citizens was launched in Britain. It was created for Ukrainians who wish to move to the UK in connection with the war.
- In August, the British government handed over new multiple launch rocket systems M270 to Ukraine. Britain actively supplies weapons and trains the Ukrainian military according to the advanced standards of the world's leading countries.
- Recently, it has been reported that Britain will also transfer unmanned minehunters to Ukraine. They will be used for demining the coastline.
