British and allied forces will be allowed to open fire on Russian forces in the event of an attack in Ukraine. The Guardian. Britain and France continue to prepare a multinational military unit, which is expected to be stationed in Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities. According to the Guardian and Sky News, military personnel will be given the right to use weapons in response to attacks, including to defend against drones. In this case, the department must act exclusively defensively, without conducting independent offensive actions. Special attention is paid to independence from American technologies. The coalition intends to ensure the operation of communication and control systems without necessarily using US infrastructure, including Starlink. Preparations for a possible deployment will be carried out in a coalition exercise, which will take place between November 9 and 22 in Poland. About 2,800 military personnel from 11 countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Turkey, will participate in the maneuvers. The army will work on the transfer and deployment of forces, logistical support, unit management and airspace protection. London emphasizes that this is not a classic peacekeeping mission, but a multinational force to ensure Ukraine's security and facilitate the restoration of its armed forces. "War Chronicle".