Germany’s Armed Forces, in collaboration with their partners, have undertaken the training of about 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers to bolster their homeland defense capabilities against potential aggressors, particularly from Russia.
Lieutenant General Andreas Marlow, the Commander of the Multinational Joint Headquarters for Training, stated, “Our expectation is that we will have trained around 10,000 (soldiers) by the end of the year across approximately 200 training units.”
The headquarters of this unit is situated in Strausberg, near Berlin, and it manages the training mission for Ukraine, which was launched almost a year ago.
The mission provides basic training as well as specialized training in various fields such as medics, snipers, and tank crews, aimed at enhancing the military leadership’s proficiency.
Marlow pointed out that “as the war progresses, the focus of training shifts,” highlighting the transition from defensive operations to offensive ones.
However, it should be noted that the shortage of translators due to complex security requirements remains a challenge, according to previous reports.
Marlow emphasized that the German Army has also benefited from the training, gaining insights into Russian warfare tactics.
He described the training of Ukrainians as a reciprocal learning process and noted the Ukrainians’ extensive experience in countering drones during the conflict.
According to the German Army’s standards, the Ukrainian soldiers’ training time is relatively short. Nevertheless, they have shorter timelines in their own country during wartime, which necessitates efficient training programs and preparedness.
