Ukraine's first simulation center for combat operations opened at the Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv region on September 15.

"The center will be one of the most progressive in Eastern Europe. The control bodies of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and partner countries will undergo training there," Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak told journalists at the opening of the center on September 15.

According to him, this is the first such center in Ukraine, and it was created with the help of the United States. The center is unique in allowing full simulation of various combat situations, check the level of each military and adjust the training of units.

"The center's work will help draw the right conclusions from the situations occurring in the anti-terrorist operation zone and properly plan the training of our military personnel," Poltorak said.

The center currently operates as part of the Rapid Trident 2017 international exercises that are being held at the Yavoriv training ground. Some 2,500 servicemen from 15 countries take part in the war games.