On the morning of February 26, two explosions occurred at the Machulishchi airfield, as a result of which a Russian military aircraft was probably damaged. Belarusian partisans took responsibility for the explosion and promised to continue.
The explosion of the A-50 early warning aircraft was reported in the telegram channel of the former Belarusian security officials ByPol. So far, there is no confirmation of information from the official media of the country.
Preparation takes 3-4 months
The head of ByPol Alexander Azarov told the details of the incident. According to him, after the intensification of repressions and shots during the detention of part of the partisans, the “rail war” stopped. However, work began in other directions.
Preparation for the actions of Belarusian partisans takes 3-4 months. After all, it is necessary to conduct reconnaissance first.
We had many options. One action fails, we take on another. And that's how our partisans discovered such an interesting object. Of course, we prompt the partisans, but they also offer objects depending on their capabilities. It turns out such a joint work, – said Azarov.
According to him, the plane in Machulishchi was the flagship in the Russian army. He conducted reconnaissance of the territory of Ukraine. Together with the A-50, the Kinzhal hypersonic missile systems were launched into the air – it was he who directed these missiles.
“It is reported that there are only 9 such aircraft in Russia, I even read that there are fewer of them – 4. Each such aircraft costs $ 330 million. Of course, we cannot say that we decided to blow up Lukashenka's residence. We do what works. It all depends depending on the circumstances,” said the head of ByPol.
According to Russian media, the A-50 was attacked by 6 drones at once, most of them were allegedly shot down while approaching the aircraft.
“We won’t name the number of drones yet. But I can confirm that it was an attack by drones. Let the secret services themselves work and try to determine how many there were,” Azarov said.
He added that the most important and difficult was the preparation for the evacuation of the people involved in the attack. We are talking about several participants, so the Belarusian special services did not manage to find out anything about the partisan action.
“I personally have not yet communicated with the participants of this action, since they have already left the country. Now they are safe, so everything is fine,” said the head of ByPol.
Partisans promise to repeat sabotage
The Belarusian official media have not yet commented on what happened in Machulishchi – there are no reports of fakeness or confirmation.
“They are scared – this is a strong blow to the image of Lukashenka and the Russian army. It seems to me that this can undermine the confidence of the “Lukashists” in Russia's victory. They don't know what to do about it or give information,” Azarov said.
He believes that now the authorities can find scapegoats. The probable victim may be the commander of a military unit accused, for example, of negligence.
“I do not rule out that activists may be detained and attributed to them as part of the Victory plan,” said the head of ByPol.
The Belarusian security forces have already carried out a raid in Machulishchi and detained a local resident Kristina Maksimenko.
For such an action, people from Lukashenka's entourage are not needed. But, of course, our people are in different places and structures. Nothing can be done without people,” Azarov said.
In addition, there is a version that the sabotage was staged by the Ukrainian special services, and not by the Belarusian partisans.
“Everyone voices the version that is beneficial to him. If we didn’t know for sure that these were Belarusian partisans, we would not say anything. “Lukashists” say that we are controlled by the special services of foreign states, this is not true. Belarusian partisans act independently. Lukashists” “expect to continue,” summed up Azarov.
The border guards carefully checked all those leaving the country.
A day after the incident in Machulishchi, Belarusian border guards significantly increased control at the exit from the country. This was told by the Belarusians, who on February 27 crossed the Belarusian-Polish or Belarusian-Lithuanian borders.
“They checked on the road, shook up all things, examined everything. Usually, when leaving, personal belongings are not checked, only border guards check passports. And here it is. traveled to Lithuania.
According to him, enhanced visibility at the border may be due to sabotage at the military airfield. In addition, similar procedures were carried out at the Warsaw Bridge crossing on the border with Poland.
Note! The day after the explosions in Machulishchi, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko called an urgent meeting with the participation of the leaders of the country's security agencies.
