- Ukraine is training civilians to become elite soldiers for a critical summer offensive.
- Kyiv hopes Russian forces will be depleted from their assault on Bakhmut.
- Ukrainian special forces have been mostly training this year.
- Artan battalion has grown to 350 men from just 70 last summer.
- Troops are well-equipped with Western battle tanks and other materiel.
Ukraine Races to Forge New Army Ahead of Offensive
Kyiv is training military recruits to take part in imminent move on Russian forces
Ian Lovett and Nikit
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