January 26, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

As part of Canada’s ongoing commitment to support Ukraine, the Canadian Armed Forces will temporarily increase the number of trainers in the country in order to assist in the training of a Battalion Tactical Group of Ukrainian troops.

Today, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are arriving at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Starychi, Ukraine.



This represents the largest Canadian contingent since the start of Operation UNIFIER to help train and mentor the Ukrainian Armed Forces.



Under Operation UNIFIER, the CAF is working with our US allies in providing military training and capacity building to the Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel to support Ukraine in its efforts to maintain sovereignty, security, and stability.