Denmark mulls sending soldiers to train in Ukraine

Earlier in the day, the head of the Danish army, Peter Boysen, told broadcaster TV 2, that Denmark intended to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training, where they could learn from Ukrainian military personnel, particularly about their experiences in drone warfare.

Boysen told TV 2 that the Danish soldiers would remain far from the front lines and would likely be located in training centres in western Ukraine. Training could begin as early as the summer, he said.

But in a statement released hours later, the armed forces said the “considerations” described by Boysen “do not concern Danish Armed Forces personnel taking part in the training or education of Ukrainian troops in Ukraine.

“The focus from the Danish side is solely on gathering operational experience, where taking part personnel learn from Ukrainian experiences on the battlefield.”

It added when it comes to the potential of Danish soldiers taking part in training activities in Ukraine, “no decision has been made”.