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Photos show Ukrainian soldiers getting trained to fight Russians in a mock village in England
Photos show Ukrainian soldiers getting trained to fight Russians in a mock village in England
Sinéad BakerFeb 24, 2024, 16:52 IST
Ukrainian recruit during outdoor training at a camp in southern England.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
Since Russia launched its invasion, thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in the UK.
Part of their training involves preparing for urban warfare in a mock village.
In the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian soldiers, both new recruits and experienced troops, have been receiving training in the UK, from the British military and its allies.
The training, which covers multiple types of combat and first aid, also includes urban warfare, which takes place in a mock village in the English countryside.
Business Insider visited the training site where experienced Ukrainian soldiers were being put through their paces.
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Ukrainian soldiers are sent to the UK for training.
Ukrainian soldiers get instructions during a training exercise at a camp in southern England.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
Part of their training involves preparing for urban warfare.
A Ukrainian recruit handling a prop grenade before a training session.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
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Much of the fight in Ukraine has taken place in urban areas.
Ukrainian soldiers move through a mock village as part of the training exercise.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
The training includes moving through the village and learning how best to take control of it.
Three Ukrainian soldiers move in a training exercise at camp in southern EnglandCarolina Rapezzi for BI
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Soldiers also train in just the outlines of buildings so their movements can be seen and studied.
Ukrainian soldiers at a UK training camp in southern England.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
Soldiers said the training is beneficial despite their experience fighting.
A Ukrainian soldier gets instructions during a training session.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
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The UK military said training is collaborative, with Ukrainian troops also sharing tactics.
A patch on a Ukrainian soldier's arm that incorporates the Ukrainian and British flags.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
The training focuses on areas Ukraine says it needs.
A Ukrainian soldier rests at a camp in southern England.Carolina Rapezzi for BI
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Soldiers taking part said they have to fight back against Russia.
A Ukrainian soldier's hands during a training exercise in southern England.Carolina Rapezzi for BI