The Belarusian Ministry of Defense has reported that it will conduct joint air maneuvers with Russia for a period of two weeks.
«From January 16 to February 1, 2023, collective air tactical exercises of the Armed Forces of Belarus and Russia will take place,» the Ministry has informed in a message on Telegram.
For these maneuvers several Russian units arrived in Belarus on Sunday. These exercises will involve all bases and training areas of the Belarusian Air Force.
The two countries have created a joint task force formally announced last fall to protect their external borders, although the Russian invasion of Ukraine makes Kiev wary.
This unit involves 9,000 Russian military personnel permanently stationed on Belarusian soil, raising fears that it could be the spearhead of a possible offensive on Ukraine.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
