France helps Ukraine to train 6,000 soldiers

France has helped the Ukrainian government with the training of 6,000 soldiers, which was part of the plan for 2023. Source: Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, in an interview with Var Matin, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "In August, we achieved the goal we set ourselves for the year, we trained 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers, split up between France and Poland."

Details: Lecornu noted that Ukraine's counteroffensive needs "a new generation of soldiers who need to be trained".

He emphasised that France would continue to help Ukraine, in particular, with military equipment and ammunition. The minister added that Ukraine receives a batch of 155 mm artillery ammunition from France every month. In addition, France helps Ukraine with the air defence equipment supply.

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Background: On 11 August, the UK Ministry of Defence said nearly 900 Ukrainian marines completed training in the United Kingdom to conduct small boat amphibious operations, including beach raids.

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