The Norwegian Armed Forces will train Ukrainian soldiers – news Trøndelag

This is stated by the Norwegian Defense Forces in a press release. – During a five-week training period, the Ukrainian soldiers will receive training in basic soldiering skills. The actual training starts in week 42, writes the Norwegian Defense Forces. Led by the Home Guard The British initiative is called “Operation Interflex” and will help train and educate Ukrainian soldiers in the UK. The Norwegian contribution will be led by the Home Guard, but the main part of the forces that are in place are from the Army’s Rapid Reaction Force (HRS) in Brigade North. Force commanders, commanders and instructors from the Home Guard and the Army traveled to Great Britain on Tuesday to prepare the training of the Ukrainian soldiers. Contributes with basic soldier training Several allied countries have been invited to contribute to the education and Norway has responded positively to this, writes the Norwegian Armed Forces. – Norway and Great Britain have a long and good tradition of defense cooperation. Together with several other allies, we have responded positively to helping to train Ukrainian forces in Great Britain, writes Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram in a press release from the government. Norway will participate with instructors for basic soldier training. A British education program will be followed which gives the Ukrainian soldiers a lot of knowledge during a limited period, writes the government.



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