Russia strengthens aviation grouping in Belarus, threat of airstrikes is growing

Russia has strengthened the combat aviation grouping in Belarus under the cover of military pilots drills near the Ukrainian border, this increases the threat of missile strikes from Belarusian territory.

Source: General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces in an evening report on 16 January

Quote: "On 16 January, joint flight and tactical drills of the aviation units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus and Russia, which are part of the regional grouping of troops, began near the Ukrainian border with the involvement of both countries’ combat aircraft. Thus, under the cover of joint drills, the enemy strengthened the combat aviation grouping in Belarus.

In view of this, the threat of missile- and air strikes from the airspace of Belarus is increasing."

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