Belarus exercises ‘liberating territory’ on Poland’s border

Belarus has begun military drills near the city of Brest near the Polish border, the capital city of Minsk, and the region of Vitebsk in the country’s northeast, the defense ministry announced on Thursday.

According to the statement, the drills, which are scheduled to last until September 14, would simulate “liberating briefly occupied territory by the enemy” and recovering control of border regions.

Local media stated that up to 7,500 military men, 260 armored vehicles, and approximately 30 aircraft and helicopters will participate in the drill.

The quantity of personnel and military equipment involved in the exercise, according to the ministry, did not necessitate notification under OSCE norms.

Belarus has begun military drills near the city of Brest near the Polish border, its capital Minsk, and the region of Vitebsk in the country’s northeast, the defense ministry announced Thursday.

It stated that the exercises, which are scheduled to last until September 14, will simulate “liberating briefly occupied territory by the adversary” and recovering control of border regions.

Belarus has begun military exercises in the city of Brest near the Polish border, in its capital Minsk, and in the province of Vitebsk in the country’s northeast.

Last month, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed his support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Lukashenko’s support for the war has provoked international condemnation and sanctions against Belarus.

Belarus is a staunch friend of Russia and has allowed Moscow to utilize its territory to launch missiles from its airspace and send hundreds of troops into neighboring Ukraine.

Lukashenko has publicly supported his longstanding buddy, who has infused billions of dollars into his Soviet-style, state-controlled economy by providing cheap energy and credit.

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Last month, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed his support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

During the Belarusian military exercises, a military helicopter can be seen flying ahead.

The quantity of personnel and military equipment involved in the exercise, according to the ministry, did not necessitate notification under OSCE norms. Pictured: During the Belarusian military drills, a parachute-equipped soldier lands on the ground.