Ukrainians face danger round every corner as they hone their trench warfare skills
Trench-clearing and casualty evacuation are important components of Operation Interflex as the recruits prepare to fight on the frontline.
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Ukraine UK commits extra £20m to treat and rehabilitate Ukraine's wounded personnel
The UK expands its level of medical support for Ukrainians wounded in the war with Putin's forces and his North Korean allies.
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Ukraine Russian armour has new problem as Germany gifts HX-2 strike drones to Ukraine
Six thousand HX-2 one-way strike drones will be donated to Ukraine to be used against Russian artillery, armour and other military targets.
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Ukraine Ukrainian recruits learn fighting in the trenches on latest phase of Op Interflex
BFBS Forces News reporter Simon Newton visits a secret location to see some of Kyiv's forces undergoing trench warfare training.
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Ukraine Three years of bloodshed forcing Russia to put mass ahead of quality, MOD reports
Mounting losses from Putin's Special Military Operation are forcing Moscow to use poorly trained troops and Soviet-era equipment.
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Ukraine Huge achievements made by Op Interflex as Ukraine marks third year of war
Since launching in June 2022, some 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained to defend their homeland and over £12bn has been donated.
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Ukraine We need more air defence systems after largest drone attack of war, insists Zelensky
Russia launched a record number of 267 drones into Ukraine on Saturday night, according to the Ukrainian air force.
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Ukraine Starmer reassures Zelensky that Britain is offering ironclad support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister tells President Zelensky he will press the case for Ukrainian sovereignty with President Trump.
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Politics Starmer to announce new Ukraine aid and increase in defence spending
A support package will see more military kit being sent to Ukraine and further sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs.
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Ukraine Sitrep: What would a boots-on-the-ground security force in Ukraine look like?
Lord Dannatt said only the US can provide the deterrent to Putin that will prevent him attacking again.
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Ukraine UK and Norway draw up defence pact, sending signal of solidarity with Europe over Ukraine
On a visit to northern Norway, Defence Secretary John Healey assures Nato allies of the UK's commitment to European security.
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Ukraine Ukraine's battlefield is evolving and new report outlines learnings for the UK
A new report from RUSI breaks down in huge detail how the fight has changed and what it could mean for future conflicts.
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Ukraine Reports 30,000 EU troops could be sent to Ukraine, but Western officials cast doubt
Officials said it would be 'rather odd' to put in place something that could lead to a direct conflict between Western forces and Russia.
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Ukraine British Army would struggle if it was deployed to Ukraine, defence expert warns
European security analyst Ed Arnold also says it is still unclear what the requirement for any European forces in Ukraine would be.
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Ukraine Your country needs you – especially if you're a drone operator, Ukrainians told
Ukraine's armed forces are recruiting, with women comprising 20% across the military, the highest number of volunteers worldwide.
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Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers test live-fire drills and close quarter battle skills on Interflex
Operation Interflex teaches soldiers the essential skills needed for the frontline in Ukraine, with 51,000 recruits being trained so far.