# European force to hold first Ukraine support exercise in Poland

https://mins.news/en/item/126382

- France 24, 2026-11-03 01:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261103-european-force-to-hold-first-ukraine-support-exercise-in-poland

> About 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in a November 9–22 exercise in southeastern Poland, testing a multinational force intended to support Ukraine after a possible ceasefire. Led by France and Britain, the force is meant to strengthen Ukraine’s security without taking an offensive role.

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