Rapid Trident 2016 NATO drills kick off in western Ukraine

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The exercises are part of the Rapid Trident program, which brings together NATO members and its allies in eastern Europe.

Rapid Trident exercise will involve armored vehicles maneuvering, shooting practice with small arms and coordinating operations with military helicopters.

According to Ukraine's Defense Ministry, in 2016 Ukrainian army representatives will participate in 10 various multinational military drills.