US plans to send more military advisers to Ukraine

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting The U.S. is considering sending an additional team of military advisers to the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, the latest sign of the U.S. administration’s commitment to Ukraine, as Russia continues its offensive, Politico newspaper reported Saturday. During the military conflict of the last two years, it has accelerated.

According to Pentagon spokesman Major Patrick Ryder, military advisers will advise and support the Ukrainian government and military.

This Ministry of Defense official explained: “During the military conflict in Ukraine, the United States Department of Defense has reviewed and adjusted its presence in this country according to the changing security conditions. And now, given the increased aggressive actions by Russia, we are currently considering sending some additional advisers to strengthen the staff of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at the embassy.”

Ryder reminded that the personnel of this office, like all embassy employees, are subject to travel restrictions.” they do Despite the fact that this office is staffed exclusively by Department of Defense personnel, it is part of the US Embassy and, like other embassy departments, reports to the head of the diplomatic mission.

The number of American military advisers has not been disclosed for security reasons

The Pentagon spokesman refused to talk about the specific number of the American military adviser team, for security reasons Kurdish, but according to Politico news sources among military officials, their number may reach 60 people. And control of the weapons provided by the United States to the Ukrainian army. They will also help the Ukrainian military in maintaining and using these weapons.

American officials say that the American military advisors are also in charge of the security of the embassy. According to them, the exact number of American troops that will be sent to Ukraine has not yet been determined, but their number may increase to 60 people. It is reminded that these military advisers have been sent to Ukraine in a limited number and have been sent to the American Embassy in Kiev on a rotational basis and for limited periods of time.

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