Contents tagged with Belarus
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Russian air defense forces down own Shahed drones entering Belarus
In a dramatic overnight incident, at least eight "Shahed" drones entered Belarus, with Russian forces targeting them, states Belaruski Gayun. The offensive likely involved the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed at the "Zyabrovka" airbase in Gomel.
According to the report, during an air attack on Ukraine on September 5, a minimum of eight "Shaheds" veered into Belarus' airspace. The drones made their entrance around 1:08 AM, heading towards Gomel. By …
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Despite aiding Russia, Belarusian leader Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Ukraine
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who played a significant role in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, has surprisingly wished Ukraine a happy Independence Day.
Both friends and foes are marking Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day with messages. Among them is Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who assisted Russia in its acts of aggression. In the congratulatory message published on his official website, Lukashenko called for friendship with the Ukrainian people.
"In Belarus, the …
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Diplomatic tensions rise following Lukashenko's accusations against Kazakhstan
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has sparked a fresh controversy, leveling accusations at Kazakhstan and other CIS countries for allegedly seeking benefits from Russia without offering anything in return.
The diplomatic row between Belarus and Kazakhstan has intensified following statements by Lukashenko, who criticized Kazakhstan's policies. Both nations are formally part of Russia's bloc of allies, yet Kazakhstan's foreign minister, Murat Nurtleu, has demanded that Minsk "objectively …
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Lukashenko claims Ukraine is denazified, calls for immediate peace talks
During an interview with Russia's Channel One, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated that the "denazification" of Ukraine has already taken place, urging peace talks just a week after.
"You sometimes talk about Nazis. There are no Nazis anymore. Ukraine has been denazified. Only a few insane Nazis remain, but they are no longer in trend. Today, over 70 percent of people hate Zelensky because he promised one thing and does another, and people are dying," said …
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Lukashenko claims to have deployed a third of Belarusian army to Ukrainian border, citing security threats
In an interview with Russian television, self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that in early July, he personally ordered the deployment of a third of Belarus' military forces to the border with Ukraine. He claimed this was in response to an alleged "threat" from Ukraine, which, according to him, had amassed 120,000 troops near the Belarusian border.
Lukashenko reminded viewers that in July, Russia also relocated its troops to Belarus. These forces, according to …
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Ukrainian breakthrough in Kursk region paralyzes Russian railway network
A breakthrough by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) in the Kursk region has led to a significant collapse in railway operations across Russia. The central office of Russian Railways (RZhD) has urgently contacted the Belarusian railway operator, demanding a halt to the dispatching of freight trains.
"The Union of Belarusian Railroad Workers" provide detailed insights into the documentation that surfaced. The Ukrainian military's actions in the Kursk region have incapacitated RZhD from receiving …
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Belarus announces tank deployment to Ukrainian border
Tanks from one of Belarus' mechanized brigades are being redeployed to the border with Ukraine, stated the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense on Sunday, August 11. “Units from one of the mechanized formations are being prepared to fulfill their designated tasks. Military personnel are loading the equipment onto railway transport and commencing a march to assigned areas using combined methods,” the Belarusian defense ministry said in a statement on Telegram.
The Belarusian …
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Belarus reinforces military near Ukraine amid airspace violation claims
In response to allegations of Ukrainian drones allegedly violating Belarusian airspace, Belarus has decided to reinforce its military grouping on the Gomel and Mozyr tactical fronts. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin disclosed that President Alexander Lukashenko directed the relocation of special operations units, ground forces, and missile troops to these regions, including Polonez rocket systems and Iskander complexes.
Responding to these developments, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the …
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Lukashenko calls for unity amid fears of Russia’s collapse
In a striking message to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko called for unity, fearing that the potential disintegration of Russia could drag down other CIS countries.
The self-proclaimed leader emphasized the interconnected fates of the CIS countries, urging them to rally together to prevent Russia's downfall, repots Belta.
On August 8th, speaking at a meeting of CIS interior ministers, Lukashenko criticized some countries for trying to …
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Belarusian Special Forces train on captured Ukrainian armored vehicles under Wagner Group supervision
Belarusian special forces from the "Vityaz" unit have been training using Ukrainian equipment captured by Russia, Belaruski Hajun reported. The training involved the Ukrainian Kozak armored vehicle and was conducted by Wagner Group fighters, who are banned from being mentioned in Belarus.
The exercises, which took place last week, were reported in the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Telegram channel. Participants included members of the "Vityaz" special forces unit, under …