Old Soviet Tanks Revive Battlefield Training for Ukrainian Troops

Old Soviet tanks have been borrowed from museums to train Ukrainian troops in battlefield tactics used by Russian soldiers. The EU training mission in Germany has trained 18,000 troops, incorporating modern and older tactics, including trench systems and drone warfare, to combat Russian advances.

Old Soviet-era tanks, once idle in museums, are now providing crucial training for Ukrainian troops. The vehicles are part of an intensive EU training mission, designed to prepare soldiers for the cunning tactics employed by Russian forces.

Based in Germany, instructors from 17 nations have honed the skills of approximately 18,000 Ukrainian personnel, imparting knowledge on using high-tech tanks and air defense systems. However, given the fierce bombardment reminiscent of World War One, training also features outdated equipment to reflect battlefield realities.

Lieutenant-General Andreas Marlow, leading the EU's Special Training Command, emphasized the training's comprehensive nature. The program now includes studying Russian trench systems and using simulators for combat preparation, highlighting the evolving role of drones in modern warfare and strategies to counter them.

(With inputs from agencies.)