European force to hold first Ukraine support exercise in Poland
Summary
France and the UK say 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in a multinational exercise in southeastern Poland from November 9 to 22. The force is intended to support Ukraine after a ceasefire, not to conduct offensive operations or monitor a ceasefire.Key Facts
- The exercise, called Koalicja, will take place near Nowa Deba, about 100 kilometres west of the Ukrainian border.
- France will contribute 1,100 troops and the UK will contribute 300.
- Participating countries include Belgium, Estonia, Germany, France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
- Turkey will lead a separate maritime simulation from Istanbul to test preparations for possible mine-clearing in the Black Sea.
- The Multinational Force – Ukraine was established in 2025 and has an operational headquarters in Paris.
- The force is led by France and the UK, is not a NATO operation and is intended to deploy only after a ceasefire is agreed.
- Its stated goals include supporting Ukraine's armed forces, providing security in Ukrainian skies and enabling economic activity in the Black Sea.
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