Russia's aircraft train in Belarus to track down their targets in Ukraine
Training of Russian aircraft, in particular carriers of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, in the airspace of Belarus is carried out to track down possible targets in Ukraine.
Source: Press service of the Joint Forces Command (JFC) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, quoting JFC Commander Serhii Naiev
Quote: "These training exercises [of the Russian AWACS aircraft and interceptor aircraft capable of carrying Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles in Belarus – ed] are conducted with the sole purpose of tracking down the targets on the territory of Ukraine that are intended for missile strikes. However, we are taking all necessary measures to reduce this threat level."
Details: According to Naiev, Belarus currently hosts the 2nd Motorized Rifle Division of the 1st Tank Army, as well as units armed with Iskander missile systems, which are intended for use against targets in Ukraine. This potential is sufficient to threaten Ukraine and conduct tactical actions.
Quote: "At the same time, we closely monitor the weapons transferred from Russia and make a corresponding analysis. The level of military threat is growing, but we are taking adequate measures. In addition, the General Staff provides for the build-up of groups in case of a significant increase in forces from the opposite side [Belarus – ed.]."
Background:
- On 2 November, the media reported that three MiG-31K interceptor jets of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which can carry Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, are deployed at the Machulishchy airfield, Belarus. At the same time, Yurii Ihnat, Spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Force, said that the redeployment of Russian hypersonic missiles to Belarus does not mean that they become more or less dangerous for Ukraine.
- On 1 December, three Russian MiG-31K fighters left Belarus and headed towards Russia. However, on 13 December, the media reported that two MiG-31K fighters had returned to Belarus.
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