Georgia, U.S. troops hold joint NATO drills in wet conditions near Tbilisi

U.S. paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade take part in the multinational military exercise "Agile Spirit 2021" at Vaziani training area, in Georgia July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgian and U.S. troops practised treating wounded soldiers in heavy rain on Wednesday as joint military drills between Georgia and NATO members were held at training areas close to the capital Tbilisi.

The exercises, called Agile Spirit, will involve around 2,500 personnel from 15 allied and partner forces, the United States has said.