Why Ukrainian forces are struggling to use hi-tech weapons

A lack of training on advanced equipment is hindering Ukrainian forces

A soldier from the Ukrainian army
(Image credit: Scott Peterson/Getty Images)

Ukrainian fighters have been promised increasingly advanced tools to help battle ongoing Russian attacks, but a lack of training means cutting-edge equipment is left all but inoperable.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have sent the embattled country increasingly sophisticated tools to add to their arsenal. Both the UK and the US have promised to send advanced rocket systems, in the hopes of improving the range and accuracy of Ukrainian artillery.

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