International military exercise "Maple Arch 2016" starts in Lviv region

International military exercise "Maple Arch 2016" starts in  Lviv region

Over 200 Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian and Canadian soldiers are involved in this execise. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian armed forces are represented by soldiers of Assault Brigade, who took part in the fighting in Eastern Ukraine. The main instructors are experienced officers from Canada.

The military maneuvers will last about two weeks. They contribute to the improvement of international military cooperation between the armed forces of the participating countries and increase of the level of interaction between multinational forces.