About 135 New Zealand troops have been sent to Britain and Europe to train the Ukrainian military.
New Zealand will send another 66 instructors to Britain to train the Ukrainian military. The rollout should be completed by July 31, 2023. This was reported by the New Zealand Armed Forces.
“The professionalism, dedication and commitment of our personnel is recognized by our partners and they will continue to work to influence Ukraine’s ability to defend itself,” Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour, Commander of the New Zealand Joint Forces, said in a statement. .
He noted that the country’s Armed Forces will continue to play their role in international efforts to support Ukraine’s defense after the Russian invasion.
It has been reported that 135 New Zealand troops have been sent to Britain and Europe to support the Armed Forces. The two infantry training groups will return to New Zealand in December. The bulk of the 3rd Infantry Training Group will be deployed in January and training will begin shortly after arriving in the UK.
It was previously reported that New Zealand would send 120 instructors to train Ukrainian fighters.
Recall that in June, New Zealand allocated another $4.5 million for the purchase of additional non-lethal equipment and supplies for the Ukrainian army.
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