UK has trained 6,000+ Ukrainian troops since June

More than 6,100 Ukrainian troops have trained in the UK since June 2022, according to the Armed Forces and Veterans Minister.

James Heappey revealed the troops had been trained as part of Operation Interflex – the UK mission to train Ukrainian forces.

Roughly 2,200 troops were trained in June and July, with a further 2,300 trained in August and 1,600 in September – although not all courses for September have been completed.

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Mr Heappey gave the answer following a written question from John Healey, the shadow defence secretary.

It comes after the Defence Secretary announced that the UK is set to donate cutting-edge air defence missiles to Ukraine so the country can defend itself against Russian missile strikes.

Ben Wallace announced the UK would provide Ukraine with AMRAAM missiles – the first provided by the UK which can shoot down cruise missiles.