Ukraine-U.S. Rapid Trident drills under way in Yavoriv, Lviv region

The Rapid Trident 2016 military drills are being held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center (IPSC) in Yavoriv, Lviv region, Ukraine, and will be conducted June 27 through July 8, 2016.

Rapid Trident is a regional command post exercise and field training exercise focused on peacekeeping and stability operations to ensure a safe and secure environment within the operating environment.

The drills support interoperability among Ukraine, the U.S., NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations. This year, 14 countries are taking part in the exercise with participation of approximately 2,000 personnel.