Belarusian artillery items which can be a part of a joint army grouping with Russia are being placed on alert as a part of fight coordination actions in Belarus, in accordance with the nation’s ministry of protection.
“As we speak, inside the framework of joint actions of fight coordination of the regional grouping of troops of Belarus and Russia, the artillery items of the eleventh separate mechanized brigade are being ready to hold out duties as supposed,” reads a press release from the ministry.
In October final 12 months, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko introduced the institution of a joint grouping of troops with Russia as a consequence of “the aggravation of the scenario on the borders of Belarus.”
And the joint grouping continues to develop in measurement, the protection ministry mentioned this week.
“As half of making certain the army safety of the Union State, the build-up of the regional grouping of troops (forces) of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation continues,” mentioned the ministry in a press release.
The ministry additionally introduced joint air pressure workout routines between the 2 international locations.
Final month, Ukraine warned it does “not rule out” a “deliberate provocation” from Russia after Belarus mentioned that the wreckage of a Ukrainian missile landed on its territory.
