Azertag
April 29, 2023

Ukrainian special forces are training in Germany

Bundeswehr specialists train Ukrainian special forces in Germany for counter-offensive operations against the Russian army.

[T]he exercises were organized in more than 10 bases of the German Armed Forces. Before that, German military experts taught Ukrainians how to operate Leopard tanks and Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled artillery units.

According to the newspaper, special forces are mainly trained in street fighting tactics. This shows that Kiev is preparing to conduct operations in populated areas. In addition, Ukrainian servicemen are also trained to attack the fortified positions of a potential enemy.

At least 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers were involved in the training. About 100 of them learn to drive German tanks.