MPs approve plans for Czech military to train Ukrainian soldiers

The Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that will enable Ukrainian soldiers to be trained in Czechia as well as for Czech soldiers to train Ukrainians in other EU member states. The training of Ukrainian troops will take place in the Libavá military zone in Central Moravia. It will concern mechanised units and special professions, and is to be carried out in five stages, planned until the end of 2023. Each exercise cycle will last four weeks and will be able to accommodate up to 800 soldiers. The main emphasis will be on training new recruits in operating weapons systems, mastering planning processes, and other activities vital for successful combat against the Russian aggressor. The total cost of the training is estimated at 975 million crowns.