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Moldovan-Ukrainian peacekeepers exercise “South 2008” (“Pivdeni 2008”)
In accordance with the bilateral cooperation plan between the Ministries of Defense of Moldova and Ukraine for this year the Moldovan-Ukrainian peacekeepers exercise “South 2008” (“Pivdeni 2008”) was held on 7-12 July at the Training Area of the Mechanized Brigade No. 28, Cernomorskoie, Odessa region, Ukraine.
The Ukrainian and Moldovan army will lead the organization and deployment of joint humanitarian operations in ethnic conflict area within this military exercise.
According to Col Igor Gorgan, Head J7, Training Directorate, Main Staff, Moldova the Moldovan contingent consists of 31 military men of the Balti Brigade “Moldova” – motorized infantry platoon (25 persons) and one group of trainers.
Ukraine delegated the same number of representatives.
