Russia builds up military presence in Belarus

Russia intends to increase its military presence on the territory of Belarus. In particular, send more tactical aircraft. This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense.

According to military intelligence, the leadership of the Gomel region was warned about the likelihood of the return of Russian units.

Officially, Russia and Belarus declare that they will conduct joint air patrols as part of the training of aviation and air defense units. 10 Russian planes are going to be sent to the Baranovichi airfield.

It is also noted that on June 22, mobilization exercises are allegedly held in the Gomel region. At the same time, combat training with reservists announced earlier in the Belarusian media is not being held.

The reservists themselves are now being used to carry out economic work, the GUR reports.

Earlier, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said that in the near future he would transfer to Belarus the Iskander M complexes, which can use ballistic and cruise missiles. Putin stressed that these missiles could have nuclear warheads.

Putin also proposed to Lukashenka to equip the SU-25 aircraft, which are in service with the Belarusian army, at Russian aircraft factories and begin training flight crews.

He stated this following a meeting with the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.