**Ukraine to Extend Basic Military Training**
Ukraine’s military leadership plans to extend basic military training from 1.5 months to two months, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on December 27.
The decision comes after consultations with the General Staff, branch commanders, and leaders of individual combat units. Syrskyi emphasized that high-quality training is essential for preserving the lives and health of soldiers.
Currently, new recruits complete a revised 1.5-month training course. However, intense battlefield conditions have sometimes limited additional training within military units, which is planned to last five to 14 days.
Syrskyi stressed the importance of addressing training challenges and updating basic military training standards to meet current needs.
**Reforms Underway**
These efforts complement broader reforms under General Mykhailo Drapatyi, who was appointed commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces on December 12. Drapatyi’s vision includes transforming the Ground Forces into an elite military unit by modernizing training programs and integrating advanced technology.
His plans also prioritize social support for service members. In July, President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the lack of training facilities for new soldiers, citing the Ukrainian military.
**Improving Effectiveness**
The planned changes aim to improve the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces as they continue to face intense hostilities. The aid will help alleviate a looming food crisis following the collapse of the Russia-backed regime in Syria on December 8.
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