Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
The drill will test command, logistics and air support as coalition forces prepare to deploy after hostilities end, officials said.
- Nearly 3,000 personnel from 11 nations will participate in Exercise Koalicja, a multinational drill scheduled for November 9 to 22 in Poland. Led by the UK and France, the exercise rehearses how to rebuild Ukraine's armed forces once hostilities end.
- The Multinational Force-Ukraine , established in 2025, provides reassurance to Ukraine's armed forces and aims to deter future Russian aggression. French General Armel Dirou stated the force is not an "offensive one," emphasizing its defensive posture.
- Logistical training will involve 300 British troops and RAF Typhoons simulating secure commercial air travel. Turkey conducts maritime mine clearance in the Black Sea, while participating nations deploy only light equipment and drones rather than heavy weaponry.
- Lieutenant-General Tom Bateman called the exercise "a key milestone" demonstrating the coalition's ability to deploy as soon as hostilities cease. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized this "real force" prepares allies to help Ukraine once fighting stops.
- President Vladimir Putin has called foreign troops "legitimate targets," voicing Russia's opposition to their presence in Ukraine. Ukraine's military reported 1,592,770 total Russian casualties since the invasion began in February 2022.
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The French will be the most involved in the exercises, with 1,100 troops, and 300 military personnel from the United Kingdom will take part in the exercises.
A military exercise in which thousands of soldiers will participate to prepare for a hypothetical post-war mission in Ukraine aimed at relaunching the country's economy and rebuilding its armed forces. This was announced in a note by the ministries of defence of the United Kingdom and France, according to which the exercise will be held in the south-east of Poland and [...] The article Ukraine, the first exercise of the multinational force in Po…
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anews.com.trUK, France to lead 2,800 troops from 11 countries in Nov. 9-22 exercise aimed at preparing for postwar security support for Ukraine
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