US personnel duties include providing security for VIPs, intelligence assistance to Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, and assisting with the oversight of U.S. equipment and supplies being sent to Ukraine.

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Broader claims

The team's duties involve security for VIPs, intelligence support, and overseeing U.S. equipment supply to Ukraine.

Quotes that support the claim

"Last November, the Pentagon's top spokesman noted the presence of U.S. military personnel at the embassy to help with the accountability of the billions of U.S. military assistance being provided to Ukraine and emphasized they were not in Ukraine in a combat role."

"We've had U.S. forces serving at the embassy as part of the Defense Attache Office, which is where these guys are assigned,"

Subclaims

U.S. personnel offer intelligence assistance to Ukrainian Special Operations Forces.

U.S. personnel are involved in overseeing the distribution of U.S. equipment and supplies sent to Ukraine.

U.S. personnel are tasked with providing security for VIPs.