Ukrainian soldiers teaching Brits drone warfare
The technology of modern warfare on the frontlines in Ukraine is moving so fast that tactics have to change on a weekly basis. It means Ukrainian soldiers who come to Britain for Nato style training are now teaching the Brits how to fight on today's battlefield.
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