Netherlands exits UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops
Dutch Defense Ministry
The Netherlands will withdraw from the UK-led Operation
Interflex training program for Ukrainian forces, the Dutch Defense Ministry
said on June 8.
“Interflex was established a few months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine; its goal was to provide Ukrainian recruits with basic military training,” the statement said.
“Ultimately, more than 63,000 Ukrainian soldiers were trained, including approximately 11,000 instructors. Through this, Ukraine has built up increasing capacity to provide basic training itself.”
According to the ministry, the program continues under British leadership in a new phase, shifting the emphasis from basic training to specialized training.
The ministry added that Dutch support for Ukraine will
continue uninterrupted: the Netherlands will still contribute to Ukrainian
training efforts through other channels, including the European training
mission EUMAM.
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