Ukrainian army soldiers in a combat training with US, Lithuanian, Latvian and Polish soldiers during exercises Saber Guardian and Rapid Trident in Yavoriv, Ukraine.\r
Saber Guardian/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.\r
Footage of US and Ukrainian army intering, exchanging blank fire during simulated combat. Also US Soldiers observed Ukrainian Soldiers during their final qualification for BTR armored vehicle and the DShk heavy machine gun on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center Yavoriv, Ukraine. The Ukrainians were conducting direct lay training on six 120mm mortar systems. A Ukrainian battery consists of two platoons, each having three 120mm mortar systems. Each platoon occupied opposite sides of a road to provide adequate coverage during the training exercise.