Japan will send two Ground Self-Defense Force instructors to a mine removal training program in Lithuania as part of Tokyo’s assistance to the Ukrainian military, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday.
From Nov. 3 to Dec. 5, the instructors will deliver lectures on explosive ordnance disposal and conduct practical exercises for Ukrainian soldiers.
The deployment marks the first under a Europe-led multilateral framework to assist Ukraine with mine removal and information technology. Tokyo announced its participation in the initiative in 2023.
“It’s a significant initiative that will contribute to improving the humanitarian situation in Ukraine,” Nakatani said at a news conference.
Japan to assist Ukraine with mine removal training
