In order to protect the vital military and civil infrastructure of the Republic of Belarus, air defense has been strengthened in the affected areas due to the significant increase in the number of drones carrying out reconnaissance activities in the northern regions of Ukraine bordering the Republic of Belarus and the strengthening of air defense forces in the Zhytomyr District as part of readiness exercises. Combat.
– said the Ministry of Belarus.
Colonel Andrei Severinchik, commander of the Belarusian Air Defense Forces, spoke about the tense situation due to the proliferation of Ukrainian drone flights, constant violations of airspace and reconnaissance activities on the border.
“We would like to warn and calm the ardent heads of those who want to involve our country in armed conflict. We are ready to resolutely use all means at our disposal to protect our territory and the population of the Republic of Belarus in the event of possible air provocations,” the colonel stressed.
Major General Pavel Moraviko, First Deputy Minister of Defense, stated during the day that although the border situation is not simple, no obvious provocation has occurred so far.
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