Grant Shapps to send UK troops to Ukraine Army will train Zelensky’s military on the ground and Navy may move into Black Sea

By Edward Malnick, SUNDAY POLITICAL EDITOR 30 September 2023

British troops will be deployed in Ukraine for the first time under plans being discussed with military chiefs, the new Defence Secretary has disclosed…

  • Vikthor@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I wonder how are they going to protect the troops from russian missile attacks. Are they going to also deploy British AA? Or will they rely on the Ukrainian?

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      1 year ago

      Imagine what happens if the UK troops get hit by missile attacks. It would be in Russia’s interest not to find out.

      I doubt they want to go toe to toe with the UK after they’ve lost half their army.

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      @Vikthor @AJB_l4u Just a guess, the usual stuff, jamming, keep moving, camo, false fronts, etc. War is war. You can only hide men and materials so much and for so long. The satellites are up there. Drones are flying. You just do what you can.