MILAN — Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led Interflex warfare program.

Operation Interflex was launched in July 2022, initially as a five-week course, intended to provide Ukrainian recruits with basic combat training. The British government announced this week that it has renewed the initiative at least to the end of 2026, highlighting its long-term commitment to providing assistance to the wartorn country.

The program is also being revamped to best cater to Kyiv’s evolving military requirements, where classes are now seven weeks long and a greater focus is given to leadership and instructor training.

Two alternative courses are offered alongside the basic infantry class: one teaches troops how to

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