The United States has commenced the training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on key systems at the U.S. military installations in Germany.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby shared this information at a briefing on Friday.

This training of Ukrainian military experts is a way of direct support within the recent U.S. security assistance packages that are designed to help Ukraine counter Russian aggression.

“These efforts build on the initial artillery training that Ukraine’s forces have already have received elsewhere, and also includes training using the radar systems and armored vehicles that have been recently announced as part of Ukraine’s security assistance packages,” Kirby said.

He noted that the training is conducted by the Florida National Guard, which has previously cooperated with the Ukrainian military prior to the war in Ukraine.

According to a Pentagon spokesman, the United States is training Ukrainian troops not only in Germany but also in other European countries.

“This new training effort in Germany and at other locations in Europe is in direct support of recent U.S. security assistance packages that are designed to help Ukraine win their battles today and build strength for tomorrow. These new systems and the associated training will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to counter Russia’s renewed offensive in Eastern Ukraine,” Kirby said.

Previously, two groups of Ukrainian trainers were trained outside Ukraine and are supposed to pass this knowledge and skills on how to use American artillery systems to their colleagues.

In addition, in the United States, another batch of aid for Ukraine is being prepared. This shipment contains 155mm Howitzer ammunition.