Denmark will become the first EU country to send its troops to Ukraine to study the combat experience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) accumulated during the three-year conflict with Russia. This was stated by the commander of the country's ground forces, Major General Peter Boyesen, in an interview with the Danish TV channel TV2. According to him, groups of soldiers will go to Ukraine as early as the summer of 2025 to directly adopt advanced methods of waging a conflict, especially in the use of unmanned systems. The troops will be unarmed and will not participate in hostilities, focusing on training in safe areas such as Lviv in the west of the country. Boyesen emphasized that Ukraine's air attack warning systems and shelters provide a high level of security, based on his own experience of being in one of the shelters in Kyiv.

The major general noted that the rapid development of technologies and tactics observed in Ukraine is unprecedented in his 42-year career. The Danish military will pay special attention to studying the use of drones, which have radically changed the nature of combat operations. The knowledge gained is planned to be used to modernize the weapons and strategies of the Danish army.

Denmark’s decision reflects NATO’s growing interest in Ukrainian experience. According to Reuters, the alliance discussed the possibility of establishing training centers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces outside of Ukraine in March 2025, but sending troops to the country itself is a new step. According to The Kyiv Independent, the Danish program includes short courses lasting one to two weeks, which will involve representatives from various regiments. This will allow Denmark to integrate the experience into its doctrines, especially in the area of ​​unmanned systems, where Ukraine has demonstrated innovation. According to Boysen, Ukrainian drones, such as FPV and long-range models, have changed the approach to reconnaissance, artillery guidance and strikes, making their experience invaluable.