A quarter of the army's training estate is being used for Operation Interflex, causing significant constraints on the UK's ability to train its own troops.
In 2023, British army units faced eight times more rejected bids for training areas compared to 2019, highlighting the growing impact of supporting Ukrainian soldiers.
The UK's commitment to training Ukrainian troops, despite logistical challenges, has been acknowledged as a crucial response to Russia's invasion.
Operation Interforge's relocation to the Netherlands illustrates how UK's military support for Ukraine has overshadowed its own training needs.
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