Ukrainian civilians, including former butchers and bakers, are receiving military training from Australians as part of the Operation Kudu initiative to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
A new exhibition at the Australian War Memorial highlights the significant role played by Australian forces in training Ukrainian civilians for the ongoing conflict with Russia. This initiative, part of the broader Operation Kudu, showcases the recent involvement of the Australian Defence Force in Ukraine amidst the hostilities, providing much-needed combat training to everyday civilians who have been forced into the war.