US Paratroopers Start ‘War-Fighting’ Training for Ukrainian National Guard

‘After marching into Yavoriv with a pledge to instruct the Ukrainian troops in defensive capabilities, the Pentagon is now openly admitting it will conduct ‘war-fighting’ training for the Ukrainian National Guard, accused of war crimes in the country’s east.

Nearly 300 soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade arrived in Ukraine this week after a 1,100 mile march from northern Italy, during an operation known as Fearless Guardian. Starting Monday, April 20th, the paratroopers will begin training Ukrainian troops, a plan which will continue over the next six months.’

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