Canada to send armed forces to UK to train Ukrainian recruits

Sputnik – The Canadian government has authorized the sending of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel to England to train Ukrainian recruits, Defense Minister Anita Anand said Thursday.

“Therefore, I am announcing today that we are fulfilling our promise to resume full-scale training under Operation Unifier. I have authorized the deployment of 225 Canadian Armed Forces personnel to England, where they will train new Ukrainian military recruits,” Anand said during a press conference.

The first groups of Canadian military personnel will depart from Edmonton, Alberta starting next week.

The announcement also included confirmation of a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to supply 39 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) to the Ukrainian Army.

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Anand said he is happy to confirm that the deal has been signed with the company.

Anand added that these units, equipped with modern armor and machine guns, will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as they come off the assembly line.

The minister emphasized Canada’s continued commitment to support Ukraine as Russia continues its special military operation in the eastern parts of the country.

In late June, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged $388 million in military aid to Kyiv, including 39 ACSVs and drone cameras.

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