Sweden will send instructors to train the Ukrainian military in Great Britain
The Swedish government will send instructors to Great Britain to conduct basic military training of Ukrainian citizens, who will then be able to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Sweden, the country’s armed forces will send 120 instructors to Great Britain in the period from August 12 to December 31, 2022 to conduct basic military training of Ukrainian citizens. Training will be divided into several stages.
“Russia’s war against Ukraine has been going on for more than five months, and it is very important that the outside world continues to support Ukraine in the country’s struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. It is important that Sweden participates in this work and Swedish instructors will contribute to the strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capabilities,” – commented Minister of Defense Peter Gulqvist.
In total, about 10,000 citizens of Ukraine will take part in the training in Great Britain. A maximum of 60 Swedish instructors will be based in the UK at any one time, which is believed to have little impact on the country’s other Armed Forces operations.
