The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file.
The presence of Western special forces in Ukraine has been the subject of quiet speculation for more than a year. But it's never been confirmed, until now.one of the largest leaks of classified material in recent yearsThe documents, some marked "top secret", paint a detailed picture of the war, including highly sensitive details of Ukraine's preparations for a spring counter-offensive against Russian forces.
It says that the UK is among a number of countries with special forces operating in Ukraine. According to the document, dated 23 March, the UK has the largest contingent , followed by Latvia , France , the US and the Netherlands .The numbers of personnel may be small, and will doubtless fluctuate. But special forces are by their very nature highly effective.
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