Ukrainian marines trained by Royal Marine Commandos (Picture: MOD).

Ukrainian marines training in the UK (Picture: MOD).

The training culminated with the Ukrainian marines planning and conducting raids by both day and night (Picture: MOD).

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines set to return home after spending more than six months being trained by Royal Marines Commandos and international partners in the UK (Picture: MOD).

The first programme of amphibious training delivered by the UK to Ukraine (Picture: MOD).

Ukraine’s forces in small boat amphibious operations (Picture: MOD) — Ukraine's forces in small boat amphibious operations (Picture: MOD).

Ukrainian marines on night training in the UK (Picture: MOD).

Ukrainian marines trained by Royal Marines Commandos and international partners in the UK (Picture: MOD).

Ukrainian Marines training in September by UK Armed Forces — Ukrainian marines training in September by UK Armed Forces (Picture: MOD).

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In pictures: UK-led training helps Ukraine establish distinct marine force

11th August 2023 at 3:30pm

These pictures show Ukrainian marines being put through intensive training by the British Armed Forces in everything from trench and urban warfare and leadership to medical training and beach raids in inflatable boats.

Ukrainian forces are seen in various locations as they were tested in fieldcraft, battlefield first aid, close quarters combat, fitness, and unit planning in realistic scenarios, as well as small boat amphibious operations – conducting raids by day and night.

Almost 1,000 Ukrainian marines have been trained by Royal Marines Commandos and international partners over six months before they return to fight against the Russian invasion.

The conclusion of the training marked the first initiative of its kind to help Ukraine set up its own unique marine force.

Since January, the @RoyalMarines, with our NATO partners, have been training Ukrainian Marines in amphibious operations and raiding tactics.
For more info: https://t.co/R6GpDforP7 pic.twitter.com/TP8xlgTRbD
— UK Commando Force Operations (@Commando_Ops) August 11, 2023

The Ukrainian forces were taught by instructors from 42 Commando, 47 Commando Raiding Group, Army Commandos from 24 Commando Engineers, and Royal Artillery Gunners of 29 Commando.