British Training Of Ukrainian Troops Extended Through '26

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) LONDON, Aug 24 (KUNA) -- Ukrainian soldiers will receive a further boost from the British military's expert training, as the British government announced Sunday the extension of the UK's world-leading training program.
The UK is stepping up and evolving its training support to ensure Ukraine's Armed Forces are in the strongest possible position as they resist ongoing Russian attacks, and to deter any further Russian aggression under a future peace deal by supporting the regeneration of Ukraine's forces.
Supporting Ukraine's defense supports the UK's own national security and helps counter the economic disruption caused by Putin's illegal invasion.
Training support and military equipment from the UK has helped give Ukraine a crucial boost on the frontline, with Russia continuing to lose far more vehicles and equipment to damage or destruction than Ukraine.
The extension of Operation INTERFLEX to at least the end of 2026 was announced by the Defense Secretary amid Ukrainian celebrations today, marking 34 years since declaring independence from the Soviet Union.
More than 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have been trained on British soil so far, with the UK leading 13 other nations providing support to the INTERFLEX program as one of the biggest schemes of its kind in the world.
The UK is also adapting INTERFLEX training to best suit Ukraine's evolving military requirements, with a gradual shift from prioritizing shorter courses centered on basic combat skills training, to a greater focus on leadership and instructor training. (end)
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