Training Ukrainian Sappers (S4 E8)
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As Russia’s war rages on, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are facing an explosive threat on the battlefield. A troop of Canadian Combat Engineers have been helping Ukraine mitigate this threat as part of Operation UNIFIER. Lieutenant Jacques Pecora is in Poland and talks about how his team of sappers are teaching Ukrainian soldiers many of the skills they need to survive and thrive. For more information on Canada’s military support to Ukraine, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/canadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions: [email protected] Meet our host Captain Adam Orton:  Bio | Video Connect with the Canadian Army on social media: Facebook  | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army. Copyright Information © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2023
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