Russian troops stationed in Belarus to begin military exercises–Interfax

This Maxar satellite image taken and released on February 28, 2022 shows a closer view of ground attack helicopters at V.D. Bokov airfield, south of Mazyr, Belarus.  (Photo by Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies / AFP)

Russian troops that were moved to Belarus in October to become part of a regional formation will conduct battalion tactical exercises, the Russian Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian defense ministry.

“The final assessment of the combat capability and combat readiness of the units will be given by the command at the final stage of coordination – after the battalion tactical exercises have been conducted,” Interfax cited the ministry’s statement.

It was not immediately clear when and where in Belarus the exercises will be conducted.

Belarus defense ministry said in October that 9,000 Russian troops were moving to the country as part of a “regional grouping” of forces to protect its borders.

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