Ukrainian military holds large-scale war exercises in northern Ukraine – Lieutenant General Nayev
The training took place in conditions as close as possible to combat (Photo:Screenshot from the video Командування Об'єднаних Сил ЗС України/Facebook)
Defenders of Ukraine’s Northern Operational Zone recently underwent comprehensive military training, including tactical and psychological elements, Commander of the United Forces of the Ukrainian army, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, said on Facebook on March 13.
The classes are designed to help soldiers develop a psychological resistance to various effects of combat, including explosions, flashes, loud noises, and shouting.
The military practiced assault operations as part of a unit in conditions designed to resemble to combat operations.
“The obstacle course overcome by servicemen is as saturated as possible with various elements that require physical endurance, tactical and psychological training from the soldiers,” Nayev said. “Of course, we will not replicate everything that happens on the battlefield, but we will get as close as possible and prepare our servicemen.”
He added that soldiers must respond accordingly to explosions and shootings, while a commander must make quick decisions and lead his soldiers.
Plenty of water and mud were used to simulate real battlefield conditions during the exercises.
The maneuvers are being conducted in the face of a constant and very real threat from Belarus.
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko allowed the country to be used by Russia’s invading troops. Belarus is, for example, from where Russia launched its failed attempt to capture Kyiv.
Russia also launches missiles at Ukrainian cities from the territory of Belarus.
Belarusian troops have not yet taken direct part in the hostilities, but Ukraine fears that Minsk may still use its Armed Forces for a second invasion from the north.
However, Nayev believes that the threat of a new attack from Belarus is currently low.
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