French-Trained Anna Kyivska Brigade Heading To Front

Its arsenal includes a lot of heavy French equipment.

France has prepared a special unit to support Ukraine’s defense at a critical moment in the war, ABC News reports.

A task force called Champagne has completed a mission to train Ukraine’s new Anna Kyivska Brigade, which numbers several thousand troops equipped with tanks, artillery, and other heavy weapons provided by France.

The brigade will soon return to Ukraine after more than two months of intensive training at bases in eastern and southern France, just as the war is reaching a critical phase again. Russian troops continue to advance westward, trying to seize the eastern Donbas. According to American, South Korean, and Ukrainian intelligence, up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to the border region of Kursk to help contain Ukrainian counterattacks.

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president is also raising concerns among Ukraine’s allies. His election promises to end the war soon and hints at the need to cede territory to Russia to achieve peace could influence the further course of the conflict.

The Anna Kyivska Brigade, with up to 4,500 troops, could be a significant force on the battlefield, including infantry, artillery, engineers and other specialists. Currently, more than 2,000 fighters are completing final training in France before being sent to Ukraine. Most of them were recently mobilized, so they had only basic training before arriving in September for training in France. Another part of the brigade is undergoing training directly in Ukraine.

The French Champagne Group consists of 1,500 soldiers who train Ukrainian troops to effectively interact in combat and service equipment provided by France. According to the French military, the brigade's arsenal will include 18 AMX-10 light tanks, 18 Caesar howitzers on trucks, 128 armored personnel carriers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems, as well as other military equipment and hardware.

During the exercises in France, Ukrainian soldiers practiced defending and storming trench fortifications similar to those they might encounter on the front lines. The French military restricted journalists' communication with the Ukrainian soldiers, but officers confirmed that the level of training had improved significantly.

“They have improved significantly,” said Colonel Paul, whose name has been changed for security reasons. “They are now able to fight, they are able to maneuver. They can effectively use the specialists and the equipment they have, which they will use in combat conditions.”

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