Doha:London The Coalition of the Willing is set to conduct its first large-scale military exercise in Poland next week, as announced by the UK Ministry of Defense.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the coalition is an informal group of countries committed to providing military, economic, and diplomatic support to Ukraine. The exercise, named Koalicja, will take place from November 9 to November 22.

Approximately 2,800 troops from 11 countries will participate in the exercise, with France and the UK jointly leading the initiative. The countries involved include Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and Trkiye. The exercise aims to test command structures and logistical procedures for transporting, protecting, and supplying troops and equipment to support Ukraine once the fighting concludes.

The exercise will also evaluate coordination among members of the Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNF-U), the military wing of the Coalition of the Willing. The UK Ministry of Defense specified that the force would only be deployed to Ukraine after hostilities have ceased and upon request by the Ukrainian government, and it would not engage in peacekeeping or ceasefire-monitoring activities.

Furthermore, Turkish forces will conduct maritime exercises in Istanbul, focusing on mine clearance to ensure the safe return of commercial shipping to Ukrainian ports.