**Over 50,000 Ukrainian Recruits Receive Training in the UK**
More than 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have undergone training in the UK as part of Operation Interflex since June 2022. The British-led project provides essential military training to Ukrainian recruits at various facilities.
The operation is led by the UK and supported by 10 other partner countries, including Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Australia. This initiative aims to prepare Ukrainian troops to defend against Russian aggression.
**Latest Developments**
Kosovo, Romania, and Estonia have joined this global effort, standing united for freedom and resilience. The UK Defense Ministry announced this on X.
Ukrainian service members have also been receiving military training under other initiatives led by national governments or the EU. However, British soldiers have been warned that Russia may be using spies and drones to gather intelligence on Ukrainian service members trained in the UK.
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**Key Points**
– Over 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have received training in the UK as part of Operation Interflex.
– Kosovo, Romania, and Estonia have joined this global effort.
– Russian forces launched an attack against the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv on November 19.
– The US has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles on Russian territory.
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