Amid escalating tensions in the region, the Belarusian military has begun moving tanks to the Ukrainian border as part of a strategic decision to reinforce troop groups in border areas.
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The announcement was made by the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense on August 10, following a series of events that further heightened the situation.
The day before, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reported the destruction of several drones flying from Ukraine toward Russia, crossing over Belarusian territory.
In response to this incident, Lukashenko ordered the strengthening of military forces at the border, particularly in the Gomel and Mozyr directions.
According to Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, in addition to tanks, units from the Special Operations Forces, Ground Forces, and Missile Forces are also being deployed to the region.
Among the equipment being sent are the “Polonaise” and “Iskander” missile systems.
Khrenin emphasized that the decision to reinforce the troops was based on an analysis of the developing situation in Ukraine, as well as in Russia’s Kursk region, indicating concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict.
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In addition to ground forces, the reinforcement also includes an increase in the forces and resources of anti-aircraft missile units, radio engineering forces, and aviation.
The movement of troops and the positioning of military equipment near the Ukrainian border indicate the seriousness with which Minsk is addressing the situation, at a time when tensions between Ukraine and its major ally, Russia, are high.
This increased military presence at the Belarusian-Ukrainian border raises concerns about a possible escalation of the conflict.
Source: Official Telegram of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus t.me/modmilby
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