The Canadian Forces are signing onto a training mission in Ukraine.
iPolitics has learned Canadian trainers will joining American troops currently serving in that role. Observers are set to deploy to the eastern European country in mid-May to shadow the Americans, with the remainder of the contingent to follow near the end of the month. The mission is expected to be a two-year commitment.
The force will be unarmed and tasked with training Ukrainian infantry battalions. For instance, engineers will provide mine and IED awareness training and medics be reviewing casualty care. Specialists will provide training to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) …read more
Source: iPolitics
