These trainings are conducted within the framework of the European Union Training Mission for Ukraine, according to the Spanish Defense Ministry.

Margarita Robles, the Defense Minister of Spain, visited the Academy where the Toledo Training Command began the first training for the Ukrainian military.

The group of military personnel who arrived in Spain consists of one officer, one sergeant, 63 soldiers and 4 officers.

These trainings are conducted within the framework of the European Union Training Mission for Ukraine.

Margarita Robles examined the residential area where dormitories, Internet rooms and recreation areas are located, and some classrooms were also shown to the Minister.

After that, she held a meeting with Ukrainian soldiers, whom she thanked for their sacrifice and courage, because, according to her, they defend “not only their country, but also such values as freedom, democracy and peace.”

This first rotation of the Ukrainian military undergoes basic training, as it consists mainly of mobilized civilians without previous military experience. However, the program can be developed in accordance with the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

After that, she held a meeting with Ukrainian soldiers, whom she thanked for their sacrifice and courage, because, according to her, they defend “not only their country, but also such values as freedom, democracy and peace.”

This first rotation of the Ukrainian military undergoes basic training, as it consists mainly of mobilized civilians without previous military experience. However, the program can be developed in accordance with the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Finally, the Commander, who leads the group of Ukrainian military, thanked Spain for its support.

The first basic training course started on November 14 and will last five weeks.

The Spanish Ministry of Defense added that in parallel with the above-mentioned exercises, another group of 21 Ukrainian servicemen received training in the use of OTO Melara Mod 56 105mm towed howitzers.

In early November Margarita Robles reported that Ukraine would receive a battery of six light howitzers. Also, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said that the Ukrainian military will be given howitzer rounds to Spain.