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Rapid Trident Military Exercises Under Way In Ukraine


Rapid Trident Military Exercises Under Way In Ukraine
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More than 1,800 troops from 14 countries are taking part in U.S.-led military drills near the western Ukrainian city of Yavoriv. The Rapid Trident exercises, held each year since 1996, began on September 8 and run until September 23. The two-week drills are designed to test and build Ukraine's interoperability with NATO allies and partners. It comes as Russia and Belarus hold joint military exercises, Zapad (West) 2017, involving at least 13,000 troops. (U.S. Army video)

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