EU officially launches training mission for 15,000 military personnel from Ukraine

The Council of the European Union informs about this on Twitter.

The EU is launching a training mission to support Ukraine in the war with the Russian Federation. During the training, 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers should be trained.

"The Council of the EU has launched the EU Military Assistance Mission to support Ukraine in Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and provide training to up to 15,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. Decision enters into force on publication in the Official Journal," the tweet reads.

The military will be trained to provide medical aid, organize logistical support, and counter a chemical, biological, or nuclear threat.

The training mission will last for two years. The European Union has allocated EUR 106 million for this purpose.