The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland informed the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about the course of artillery training of the Ukrainian personnel.

Specialists and professionals from the United Kingdom and New Zealand share the best theoretical and practical experience with Ukrainian artillery crews personnel.

The training is being delivered at sites across the UK by over 1,000 soldiers from 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade.

In particular, the Ukrainian servicemen are mastering the M270 multiple rocket launcher systems.

Ukrainian gunners are also mastering 105 mm L118 light towed howitzers.

Assault rifles have been procured for the Ukrainian soldiers and they are being issued with helmets, body armour, and equipment to equip them for frontline operations.

The programme is part of the UK’s enduring commitment to support Ukraine in its fight against the Kremlin’s unprovoked invasion.

Recently, the Chief of the General Staff of the UK, General Sir Patrick Sanders visited the Ukrainian servicemen.

“I was struck by the courage, morale and fighting spirit of the Ukrainian soldiers. Furthermore, the commitment and hard work of the instructors, and the speed with which they have put the training together, is hugely impressive. We will continue our work to scale up the ambition and pace of the training to maximise support to Ukraine,” Patrick Sanders said.

Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace, who visited the training earlier, said:

“This ambitious new training programme is the next phase in the UK’s support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression. Using the world-class expertise of the British Army we will help Ukraine to rebuild its forces and scale-up its resistance as they defend their country’s sovereignty and their right to choose their own future.” Ben Wallace said.

As previously reported, in July, the first batch of M270 multiple rocket launcher systems arrived in Ukraine.