Peace Shield 2005 military exercise

Soldiers from Ukrainian airborne troops descend from a helicopter during the second stage of the exercise dubbed Peace Shield 2005 in the Crimean peninsula in south Ukraine August 10, 2005. About 500 soldiers from Ukraine, the United States, Georgia and Azerbaijan participated in the exercise, which is scheduled to run from August 3 to 13. Meanwhile, military observers from 10 countries watched the drill.

Soldiers from Ukraine and US marine corps act during the second stage of the exercise dubbed Peace Shield 2005 in the Crimean peninsula in south Ukraine, August 10, 2005. About 500 soldiers from Ukraine, the United States, Georgia and Azerbaijan participated in the exercise, which is scheduled to run from August 3 to 13. Meanwhile, military observers from 10 countries watched the drill.