General Peter Harling Boysen informed about the plans of the Danish army on TV2. The commander of the Royal Land forces explained that The idea was born during his visit to Ukraine.
War in Ukraine. Denmark will train soldiers on the battlefield
– I asked if we could take part in the courses to study directly from Ukrainians And such consent was given to us – he said.
– There, conclusions are drawn very quickly from what is happening on the battlefield and changes under close cooperation between industry, army and science he added.
The military did not reveal when the first soldiers would go to Ukraine and how many there will be. According to unofficial findings of Danish journalists, military participating in the training will be unarmed. At the same time, it was announced that they would be stationed far from the front line.
Danish soldiers will go to Ukraine. Opposition of the Russian embassy
He reacted to the words of General Boysen Russian ambassador Vladimir Barbin. The diplomat criticized the announcements of sending Danish soldiers to training, which will take place during constantly fought military activities.
– Sending Danish military staff to gain combat experience, draws Denmark deeper into conflict and creates the risk of uncontrolled escalation – he explained.
Barbin warned that Danish soldiers in Ukraine would be located in the training centers that are “authorized goal” of attacks for the Russian army. Therefore, as he emphasized, their lives will be seriously threatened.