FILE PHOTO: A satellite image shows ground forces equipment and a convoy, in Khilchikha, Belarus February 28, 2022. Satellite image 2022 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS
The Belarusian armed forces have begun taking part in combat readiness training, the country’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.
Belarus is a close ally of Russia and allowed it to launch the northern prong of its Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine from Belarusian territory.
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