Ukraine and NATO to Establish Joint Training Center in Poland

Ukraine and the North Atlantic Alliance will establish a joint training center in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. The European Pravda reported on this. "Today we have decided to establish a center for joint analysis, education and training in Bydgoszcz, Poland," Stoltenberg said.

The NATO Secretary General emphasized that the joint center in Poland is necessary not only for Ukraine but also for NATO. "This center will allow Ukraine to share the experience it gained during the Russian-Ukrainian war and will create a structure that will enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to learn and train side by side with NATO partners," the Secretary General said.

Illustrative photo of NATO soldiers training in an urbanized area. Photo from open sources

Stoltenberg did not disclose details about the center's work, adding that it will facilitate the process of sharing experiences.

Militarnyi previously reported that NATO countries will transfer one million drones to Ukraine during 2024. "A group of allies is going to join forces and give Ukraine a million drones, and 20 NATO allies have also agreed to create a coalition for demining," Stoltenberg said. Most likely, this refers to the Coalition of Drones initiated by Latvia, the launch of which was reported by Militarnyi on January 18.

Illustrative photo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces exercises with NATO soldiers.

Photo from open sources

The UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands have already joined the Drone Coalition. The purpose of this association is to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a large number of drones for various purposes. As previously reported, this spring, the Norwegian military will begin training Ukrainian marines to operate small boats as part of the maritime coalition.

The new coalition of countries will supply ships and other vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's ability to operate at sea.