18,000 Ukrainian infantrymen finish training in UK
18,000 people have completed the basic training program for the Ukrainian military in the UK. Source: UK Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda Details: The UK Ministry of Defence published a video on 15 July, showing the training footage.
Quote: "Op Interflex, the UK-led infantry training of Ukrainian volunteers, has so far trained 18,000 recruits. Op Interflex teaches Ukrainians how to survive and be lethal in their fight against the illegal invasion of their homeland."
Advertisement:The UK Ministry of Defence reiterated that Op Interflex was launched at the end of June 2022.
? Op Interflex, the UK-led infantry training of Ukrainian volunteers, has so far trained 18,000 recruits.
Launched on 26 June 2022, Op Interflex teaches Ukrainians how to survive and be lethal in their fight against the illegal invasion of their homeland. ??#StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/jXWrw0jXrE
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Quote: "Op Interflex, the UK-led infantry training of Ukrainian volunteers, has so far trained 18,000 recruits. Op Interflex teaches Ukrainians how to survive and be lethal in their fight against the illegal invasion of their homeland."
The UK Ministry of Defence reiterated that Op Interflex was launched at the end of June 2022.
Background:
- During the NATO summit in Vilnius, London announced the provision of thousands of additional shells for Challenger 2 tanks and over 70 units of combat and logistics equipment to Ukraine, as well as funds and organisational support for the creation of a rehabilitation centre for wounded soldiers.
- At the NATO summit in Vilnius, the countries of the Group of Seven agreed on a framework document on security guarantees for Ukraine.
The leaders have not yet agreed on specific parameters of security guarantees, though.
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