More than 180 officers have already completed training within the joint project of the Alliance and the Ministry of Defence
NATO has organised a week-long training course on strategic communications in Ukraine for heads of communication units of the Defence Forces. The programme is based on combining Alliance standards with practical experience in countering information operations during a full-scale war. This was reported by Ukrinform citing NATO Representation to Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The training initiative is being implemented as part of the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine. While similar training sessions were previously held exclusively abroad for a limited number of specialists, the current format involves conducting sessions directly in Ukraine, allowing for significant scaling of training efforts.
Establishing defence communication standards
The project was launched in May 2026, and to date, over 180 officers from combat units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine have undergone professional training in various areas of strategic communications. Bringing together representatives from different branches of the Defence Forces within a single course promotes the development of unified standards and improves coordination between units.
The NATO Representation to Ukraine emphasised that the Russian aggression against Ukraine extends beyond the battlefield into an intense information war. Spreading disinformation and attempting to sow discord in society are core strategies of the enemy, making the military’s ability to communicate clearly and consistently an essential element of national defence.
Integration plans for the programme
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is considering integrating this training programme into the official curricula of Ukrainian military educational institutions. This step aims to establish a sustainable national training system for communications personnel.
For their part, Alliance representatives note that the Ukrainian experience in countering information threats amid a full-scale invasion is unique. This knowledge is already becoming a valuable subject for exchange between Ukrainian military personnel and their NATO partners.
Photo: Ukrinform
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