British troops could be sent to Ukraine as the country ramps up on-the-ground training efforts, UK defense minister says

Sat, 09/30/2023 - 20:34

Soldiers aim their weapons through plumes of smoke as they take part in an international military exercise. — Ukrainian soldiers take part in the "Rapid Trident-2017" international military exercises at the Yavoriv shooting range not far from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on September 15, 2017
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UK's Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps said he plans to send British troops into Ukraine.
He told the Telegraph he aims to get military training "closer and actually into" the country.
Ukraine relies on international allies for training and equipment as Russia's invasion drags on.

UK troops may deploy into Ukraine for the first time to train soldiers as on-the-ground training efforts ramp up between the war torn country and its international allies.