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    Ukrainian Soldiers conduct air assault training [Image 4 of 6]

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    A military helicopter, marked with a red cross (medical) and Ukrainian national insignia (blue and yellow roundel), is conducting a landing or extraction operation in a snow-covered field. Several soldiers in camouflage gear are deploying or taking defensive positions around the aircraft. The scene appears to be a military exercise or combat operation in winter conditions.

    YAVORIV, UKRAINE

    11.28.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    Ukrainian Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 80th Airmobile Brigade dismount from a Mi-8 helicopter for an air assault mission in conjunction with a situational training exercise led by Soldiers from 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Nov. 28, 2016, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center. This training is part of their 55-day rotation with the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine. JMTG-U is focused on helping to develop an enduring and sustainable training capacity within Ukraine. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr)

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    Date Taken: 11.28.2016
    Date Posted: 11.29.2016 06:52
    Photo ID: 3019076
    VIRIN: 161128-A-SK411-027
    Resolution: 4256x2354
    Size: 4.14 MB
    Location: YAVORIV, UA
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    Two soldiers in the foreground are carrying a large crew-served weapon system, likely a recoilless rifle or heavy machine gun on a tripod mount, across a snow-covered field. Additional soldiers are visible in the background, including personnel emerging from a trench or dugout. The soldiers wear Ukrainian Armed Forces camouflage uniforms and helmets with visible Ukrainian flag patches.
    A military truck-mounted artillery piece is actively firing, with a visible muzzle flash and flame emanating from the barrel. The scene takes place in a snowy, overcast winter environment with muddy terrain. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are positioned on and around the vehicle.
    The image shows military personnel operating on or around an armored personnel carrier (APC) marked with the number '113' in snowy winter conditions. At least two soldiers are visible — one seated atop the vehicle holding a rifle, and another emerging from a hatch. The vehicle appears to be a BTR-series wheeled APC, painted in a teal/green color and partially covered with camouflage netting.
    A military helicopter, marked with a red cross (medical) and Ukrainian national insignia (blue and yellow roundel), is conducting a landing or extraction operation in a snow-covered field. Several soldiers in camouflage gear are deploying or taking defensive positions around the aircraft. The scene appears to be a military exercise or combat operation in winter conditions.
    A military medical evacuation helicopter, marked with a Red Cross emblem and a yellow-and-blue national roundel consistent with Ukrainian armed forces markings, has landed in a snow-blizzard conditions on open terrain. A soldier in combat gear and helmet is crouching low on the ground, likely shielding themselves from the intense rotor wash and blowing snow. The scene depicts a medevac or casualty evacuation operation under severe winter weather conditions.
    A soldier in pixelated camouflage uniform and black helmet is aiming an AK-pattern rifle in a winter environment with snow-covered ground. The soldier appears to be in a prone or low firing position, actively sighting down the weapon. The setting suggests a cold-weather military training exercise or operational deployment.

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