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British troops are to rehearse deploying to Ukraine in an exercise in Poland, despite Putin branding foreign troops 'legitimate targets'

British troops are to rehearse deploying to Ukraine in an exercise in Poland, despite Putin branding foreign troops 'legitimate targets'

Officials confirmed the force must be ready to defend against "the full spectrum of threats" including drone attacks, with British troops 'allowed to fire back' if Russia attacks them.

The US is not contributing troops to the exercise and has refused to commit to protecting the force if Russia attacks it.

RAF Typhoons and a Voyager refuelling aircraft will fly sorties simulating how they would reassure commercial aviation once Ukrainian airspace reopens.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting insisted: 'This isn't a hypothetical plan — it's a real force, ready to help Ukraine once the fighting stops.'

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