Gen. Piotr Trytek to head EU mission to train Ukrainian troops

Błaszczak: wzmacniamy konsekwentnie polskie siły zbrojne, współpracując z USA

Źródło: tvn24

The bloc agreed earlier this month to set up the Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), which aims to boost the country's military capability.

"Polish officer, Gen. Piotr Trytek ... will lead the international military training mission for the Ukrainian army," Mariusz Błaszczak wrote on Twitter.

"It is a huge responsibility, but also recognition of Poland's position in the international arena."

Commander of Poland's 11th Armoured Cavalry Division, Trytek, 51, has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

EUMAM Ukraine will be headquartered in Brussels with operational command centres in Poland and Germany. Most training will take place in Poland.