They’re real guns, but it’s not a real battle. These Ukrainian and Bulgarian troops are participating in the “Rapid Trident” military drills in western Ukraine. NATO allies here, including the U.S., have stopped short of military intervention in the Ukrainian crisis. But these drills are seen as a sign of their commitment. The Ukrainian army was forced to end an offensive against the separatists and call a ceasefire on September 5. …read more
Source: The Boston Globe
