Australian Troops Join Norway-Led Ukraine Training Program In Poland
Kyiv's General Staff confirmed on Telegram that Ukrainian instructors now train recruits alongside the Australian and Norwegian personnel.
- Australia's Operation KUDU personnel merged into Norway's Operation LEGIO training operation in Poland.
- Ukrainian instructors now train alongside the Australian and Norwegian personnel inside the joint program.
- Ukraine's General Staff posted the announcement on Telegram, dated July 17, 2026.
Why it matters: Merging training programs means Ukraine's army is increasingly built by other nations' soldiers, not just financed.
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