NATO Military Committee to Return to Ukraine After Eight Years
Ukraine will host the NATO Military Committee in October, marking the first such visit in eight years, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi said. Drapatyi discussed the frontline situation and Ukraine’s priorities with NATO Military Committee Chair Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, including long-range strikes, infantry tactics, battlefield robotics and air defense.
Ukraine anticipates the NATO Military Committee will visit the nation in October, a first in eight years, stated the Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi on Friday, Aug. 21. Drapatyi praised NATO Military Committee Chair Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone for his support during their first meeting. "We are expecting the NATO Military Committee to visit Ukraine in October," Drapatyi shared on Facebook. The last visit occurred eight years ago, according to Drapatyi.
Dragone has visited Ukraine thrice and witnessed the situation directly. During their discussion, Drapatyi briefed Dragone on the battlefield and discussed Ukraine's military priorities, including long-range strikes, adaptable infantry tactics, and the utilization of robotics on the battlefield. Air defense was a key focus, with Drapatyi stating it as his top priority. "Protecting the sky is my priority," he emphasized.
Drapatyi highlighted that Ukraine is not only receiving military support from NATO allies but is also sharing battlefield experience gained during Russia's full-scale war. "We are not only receiving support. We are passing on combat experience that no one else has today, and it works for the security of the entire Alliance," he affirmed.
Drapatyi noted that Ukraine and its allies are working towards a shared goal, expressing gratitude to NATO members for their support.
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