Czech Chief of General Staff Karel Řehka confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers are already taking part in military training in the Czech Republic. This comes amid a plan announced last month to bolster Czech-Ukrainian military cooperation; more Ukrainian soldiers are set to receive training in Czechia next year.
The aim of the operation “is to make Ukrainian forces capable of leading combat operations independently and defending their territory efficiently,” the military tweeted.
For security reasons, the Ministry of Defense did not specify the exact number of Ukrainian soldiers currently in the country. However, Brno Daily reported in November the Defense Ministry’s plans to train up to 800 soldiers by the end of 2022.
By next year, 4,000 soldiers from Ukraine are expected to receive training in five, four-week training courses in the Czech Republic at the expense of the state, costing the country about CZK 1.000.000.000 (aprox € 41.103.068,60) EU funds will partially cover the cost.
The Ukrainian soldiers are currently stationed in the Libavá military area in North Moravia; no plans have yet been officially announced to utilize other military areas, although this may happen next year.
