Armed Forces of Ukraine hold competition for best artillery unit

Chief of General Staff General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko awarded winners of competition for best artillery unit held at Divychky training field (Kyiv oblast).

“This competition permits us to compare the level of training and skills of different units. Servicemen can share their experience and professional skills. This is its primary goal to motivate individual professional training and ensure coordination of the unit,” General Muzhenko underscored.

On the eve of the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery the Chief of General Staff also awarded the best artillerists.

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