Military training once again extended in Belarus

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — THURSDAY, 21 JULY 2022, 15:06

The training of the Armed Forces of Belarus near the border with Ukraine was once again extended – this time at least until 31 July.

Source:  "Belaruski Haiun" Telegram channel, referring to the training schedule

Quote: "Training of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus in Belarus has been extended until at least 31 July. This is evidenced by the schedule of exercises at Belarusian training grounds."

Details: According to "Belaruski Haiun", since the end of April, military training has been extended in Belarus "for a week" for the 13th time. Expected dates of completion of training at training grounds:

•   Barysaw (227) by 31 July;
•   Shooting range No. 1 near Minsk (Uruchcha) by 31 July;
•   Gozha (near Grodno) by 29 July;
•   Brest by 31 July;
•   Repishcha (Asipovichy) by 29 July;
•   Maryina Horka by 31 July;
•   Losvido (near Vitebsk) by 31 July;
•   Neman (near Berezovka) by 30 July;
•   Obuz-Lesnoy (near Baranavichy) 29 July;
•   Chepelevo (near Slonim) by 29 July;
•   Domanovo (near Ivatsevichy) by 30 July;
•   Shooting range near Staryya Darohi by 29 July;
•   Zaslonova (near Lepel) by 31 July.

INFOGRAPHIC FROM TELEGRAM "BELARUSKI HAIUN"

Background:

•   In April, self-proclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko announced the creation of a military command on the border with Ukraine.
•   On 10 June, Lukashenko suggested that Belarusian troops may have to fight for Western Ukraine, so that it is not "torn away by the West."