Anti-aircraft missile systems are involved: air force and air defense forces on duty are being checked in Belarus

In Belarus, a surprise check of the latest Air Force forces has begun and air defense/Collage 24 Channel

On December 15, Belarus began a surprise inspection of the air force and air defense troops on duty. Such actions allegedly occur according to the command's plan.

During the EU leaders' summit on December 14, the European Council condemned the support of Russia against Ukraine from Iran, Belarus and North Korea. He called on all states not to provide material or other support to Russian aggression.

What is known about the verification

The Ministry of Defense of Belarus reported that units of anti-aircraft missile and radio technical troops moved to the designated areas and began carrying out combat missions.

The S-300, S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as the Rosa-RB low-altitude radar systems, are involved,” the message says.

Reported , that during verification, personnel must perform tasks to identify and conditionally destroy control targets.

Checking the duty forces of the Air Force and Air Defense in Belarus/Photo of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus

What is known about the likelihood of Belarus attacking the territory of Ukraine

• On December 14, it became known that in Belarus they plan to build more one military town near the border with Ukraine. They want to place it in the area of ​​the city of Gostomel.
• The head of the Center for Military Legal Research, military expert Alexander Musienko said that the construction of the town should not be considered evidence of the preparation of the Lukashenko regime for military participation in invasion of Ukraine. However, he is convinced that, despite the lack of preparation of the Belarusian army for an invasion of Ukraine, danger from its territory may still arise.
• Recently, training was conducted in the Volyn and Rivne regions . It was dedicated to countering a possible invasion of Ukraine from the territory of Belarus. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Guard and border guards were also involved in them. This means that the Ukrainian command is working out similar scenarios.
• At the same time, over the past year, Belarus has been actively strengthening its troops. It creates additional military districts and constantly conducts more and more new exercises. However, such actions do not pose significant risks yet; however, by the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the threat from its territory will not completely disappear.