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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security correspondent

Ukraine forms eight new ‘storm’ brigades for counterattack

A Ukrainian army sniper looking at the camera
The new troops will be ready in two to three weeks, according to Ukraine’s interior minister. Photograph: Libkos/AP

Eight new Ukrainian brigades of soldiers have been formed to take part in a future counteroffensive amid growing speculation about its timing and whether it can succeed in inflicting a serious defeat on the Russian invaders.

The Ukrainian interior ministry said on Tuesday it had “fully formed” the initial “storm” brigades, comprising up to 40,000 troops, but added they would need further training before being ready to take part in fighting.

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