Ukraine and Denmark are launching a joint infrastructure project to modernize one of the Ukrainian defense training centers, says Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The announcement came on 24 February, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale war, following a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Troels Lund Poulsen.
According to him, Denmark is investing about €33 million in upgrading training infrastructure, living and sanitary conditions, equipment, and drones for military training. The implementing partner of the project will be the charity foundation Come Back Alive, which systematically invests in training Ukrainian service members.
"Quality training means fewer losses"
Fedorov said the key objective is to transform Ukraine’s military training system, as high-quality training directly affects frontline survivability and the effectiveness of combat units.
Modernizing the training center is intended to be one of the first practical steps in reforming the Armed Forces’ training system. The project envisions comprehensive infrastructure upgrades to significantly improve safety standards and living conditions for troops undergoing training.
€33 million, drones, and new infrastructure: what will change
Danish investments will go toward modernizing barracks, sanitary facilities, classrooms, training grounds, as well as procuring equipment and drones for training. This is meant to create modern training conditions closer to real combat environments.
Fedorov thanked Denmark’s Ministry of Defense and the Come Back Alive foundation, emphasizing that the project is an example of strategic capacity-building for Ukrainian military training, supported by international partners.
