Belgium starts training Ukrainian military to operate underwater drones

"The Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Belgium organized training for the Ukrainian military on the use of underwater unmanned aerial vehicles which Belgium will send to Ukraine," the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine posted on Telegram citing Minister of Defense of Belgium Ludivine Dedonder.

As noted, a group of Ukrainian military personnel arrived in Belgium in early February to undergo training within the framework of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). Thanks to the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Ukrainian military will be trained to operate underwater drones that Belgium will supply to Ukraine.

"I expressed my support to them and paid due respect for the courage they have been showing for almost a year," the press service quoted the Belgian defense minister as saying.

As reported, on January 27, the Government of Belgium approved a decision to allocate EUR 92 million in security assistance to Ukraine.