Russia’s move to escalate Belarus tension

In the statement of the press service of the Ministry, it was indicated that from January 16 to February 1 the joint flight tactical exercise of the regional joint power aviation units of the Armed Forces of Belarus and the Armed Forces will take place From Russia.

In the statement, which noted that the flight vehicles of the Russian Air and Space Forces were transferred for the exercise to be held in Belarus, “All the bases and ranges of the Belarusian Air Force will be used during the tactical exercise of flight, and the The unit of air defense systems of the Belarusian army will serve”. expressions were used.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko formed a joint regional power made up of the two countries’ military units in October, due to rising tensions on the borders of the Russian-Belarusian Union State.

The Belarusian Defense Ministry announced on January 6 that the Russian-Belarusian joint regional power is ready for the defense mission, stating that work will continue at the level of different units to refine joint regional military units in the future. (AA)