Ukraine's army training near Kharkiv

Watch: Ukraine's army trains for the counter-offensive

As Ukraine puts the finishing touches to its long-awaited counter-offensive plans, the soldiers who could soon find themselves in pitched battles against the Russian invaders are practising skills and drills near Kharkiv.

As Ukraine puts the finishing touches to its long-awaited counter-offensive plans, the soldiers who could soon find themselves in pitched battles against the Russian invaders are practising skills and drills near Kharkiv.

They have been trained on a number of different weapons systems and taught how to patrol.

They have also been shown how to make the most of drone technology.

Latest video