British intelligence assessed the role of Belarusian troops on the border with Ukraine

According to the UK Ministry of Defense, despite early speculation, Belarusian troops have not been directly involved in the conflict so far. However, Belarusian territory was used as a springboard for Russia's initial offensive against Kyiv and Chernihiv.

It is noted that the Russian Federation carried out air sorties and missile strikes from the territory of Belarus.

Belarusian President Lukashenko is likely to balance support for a Russian invasion and a desire to avoid direct military involvement, with the risk of Western sanctions, Ukrainian retaliation and possible resentment in the Belarusian armed forces, the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Recall, after the military exercises that were held in early May, Belarus announced the deployment of special operations forces along the border with Ukraine, as well as air defense units, artillery and missile troops at training grounds in the west of the country.

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