These events are held at one of the ranges of Mykolaiv region, in preparation for the strategic command and staff exercise “Joint Endeavour 2020”.
In the field, paratroopers from Great Britain and Ukraine strengthen cooperation during a set of combat training activities. In particular, fire, tactical, airborne, engineering training, as well tactical medicine and driving of combat vehicles, etc.
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According to the Commander of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lt. Gen. Yevhen Moisiuk, the priority of training is the maximum compatibility of forces and assets of units of both countries, which is necessary for further joint action during the practical phases of the exercise.
On the first day, a demonstration of armament and military equipment adopted in the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom and the Air Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was organized for British and Ukrainian service members.
After that, British paratroopers got acquainted with the capabilities of the Air Assault Forces, performing various exercises of firing from submachine guns, automatic pistols, large-calibre machine guns, as well as combat vehicle armament.
In addition, joint tactical actions of British and Ukrainian airborne units in the forest-steppe and urban zones conditions were practiced.
PA Service of the Air Assault Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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