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RAF training to support Ukrainian Armed Forces

The RAF has flown Ukrainian tank and artillery crews to the UK for training.

As part of the ongoing support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, tank and artillery crews were flown on board an RAF Voyager. Since summer 2022, the RAF has flown over 11,000 Ukrainians to the UK for military training.

Image shows civilians departing RAF Voyager aircraft.

The majority of the training has been infantry skills for Ukrainian volunteers. The most recent arrivals will be taught how to operate Challenger 2 tanks as well as AS90 mobile artillery, following the UK’s commitment to provide them to Ukraine.

Image shows civilians departing RAF Voyager aircraft.

Alongside these passenger flights, the RAF has also delivered large quantities of military equipment to Ukraine, this has included:

  • 83000 helmets
  • 18000 ballistic vests
  • 14 aircraft pallets of medical equipment
  • winter clothing
  • missiles and ammunition

Image shows civilians departing RAF Voyager aircraft.

Read more about the Voyager