Aussie Troops En Route to Train Ukrainians

An Australian soldier from 7 Brigade operates a machine gun through the turret of a truck as part of exercise Talisman Sabre in Rockhampton, Australia, on July 9, 2015. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Australian soldiers will depart Darwin to help train Ukrainian troops as Kyiv continues to repel Russia’s invasion, which began a year ago.

Up to 70 Australian personnel will join partner nations in Britain to help boost the infantry tactics and military skills of Ukrainians.