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French official confirms 'dozens' of Ukrainian soldiers deserted while training in France, AFP reports
A French army official confirmed to AFP on Jan. 6 that several dozen Ukrainian soldiers serving in the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Mechanized Brigade deserted while undergoing military training in France.
French official confirms several dozen Ukrainian soldiers desert during training in France
"There have been a certain number of desertions, but they remain very marginal given the volume of people who have undergone training,” said the French official. "They were in French barracks and had the right to go out,
French Defense Ministry says Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in the country
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted while undergoing training in France, AFP reported, citing a French army official.
'Dozens' Of Ukraine Soldiers Training In France Have Deserted: French Army To AFP
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers who have been training in France have deserted, a French army official told AFP on Monday.
'Dozens' of Ukraine soldiers deserted while training in France
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while training in France, a French army official told AFP on Monday."There have been a certain number of desertions, but they remain very marginal given the volume of people who have undergone training,
Massive Russian Blow to Ukraine: Zelensky Embarrassed As Elite Soldiers Trained In France Disappear
The Ukrainian military faces a significant challenge as dozens of soldiers from the elite 'Anne of Kiev' Brigade, trained in France, have reportedly deserted. The flagship unit, inspected by French President Emmanuel Macron,
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Macron explains why French army leaving African countries
French President Emmanuel Macron said the French army is leaving African countries because the country does not want to help ...
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Ivory Coast says that French troops will leave the country starting January 2025, becoming the latest African nation to ...
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The Woes Of The 155th: A French-Trained Brigade’s Problems Highlight Bigger Ukrainian Difficulties
The problems afflicting the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade illustrate the bigger issues that have plagued Ukraine's ...
See the French AMX-10 fighting vehicle Ukrainian troops are putting to the test
The AMX-10 RC has been referred to as a "light tank," but Ukraine found it wasn't up to the direct attack and repurposed it ...
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Flagship Ukrainian brigade trained in France goes AWOL
The brigade, also known as Anne of Kyiv, was meant to have more than 5,800 troops and be equipped with some of the best equipment available, including Leopard tanks and French Caesar 155mm howitzers ...
France Hands Military Base Over to Chad: French Soldiers on the Way Out | Vantage with Palki Sharma
French Soldiers on the Way Out | Vantage with Palki Sharma France has handed one of its military bases over Chad. In November, the central African nation has asked French troops to leave its soil.
Côte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's announcement is a further sign of former colonial power France's fading military ...