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A Ukrainian F-16 pilot stated that after NATO training, they had to develop new tactics because the initial training was based on different types of warfare, and they adapted to effectively combat Russian threats, with some lessons even influencing NATO tactics. Ukraine has received 44 of the promised 87 F-16s, and pilots faced challenges such as language barriers while training abroad.
A Ukrainian commander trained by US, British, and Polish soldiers has criticized NATO training, stating that following their advice exactly would get him killed. Other Ukrainian soldiers have also expressed concerns about the Western approach to instruction, arguing that the principles learned from NATO countries often do not work effectively on the battlefield against Russia's invasion force. They believe that instructors lack experience in fighting a war like the one in Ukraine and that training should focus on the conditions they are facing rather than NATO-standard norms. Approximately 63,000 Ukrainian troops have been trained in the West, but some have decided to abandon their training due to its ineffectiveness.
Ukrainian troops trained by NATO are reportedly underprepared for the war with Russia, as Western instructors lack experience in this type of warfare. The training provided by the West is safer but less comparable to actual warfare, increasing the risk of things going wrong during live operations. Western armies have primarily focused on fighting insurgencies in the Middle East, which is not relevant to the conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian troops require training that specifically addresses the tactics and strategies used by the enemy. Additionally, NATO health and safety regulations limit the level of training Ukrainian troops can receive. However, the Western training does provide Ukrainian troops with valuable equipment.