Western allies are trying to make training for Ukrainian troops resemble the battlefield as closely as possible, with trenches, weapons, drones, vehicles, and explosions designed to mirror real conditions. Ukrainian troops play a key role in shaping the training, once telling allies that 'this is not good enough' before a rotation. The training is part of Norway-led Operation Legio at a purpose-built facility in Poland. The effort aims to prepare Ukrainian soldiers for the realities of the conflict.
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