The Ministry of defence of the Republic of Belarus

In Belarus has begun tactical exercises with the air force and air defense forces

The Ministry of defence of the Republic of Belarus

The first stage of tactical exercises with participation of air force and air defense troops of the Armed forces of Belarus began on Tuesday. This was reported by press service of the defense Ministry of the country.

“We will perfect the landing of the MiG-29, su-25, Yak-130, L-39 on pre-prepared airfield of the road motorways M1 Minsk – Brest. After landing, the aircraft will fly to the landfill Ruzhany and order an air strike on ground targets,” – said the defense Ministry.

According to the press service, the district of flights from air attack will cover the su-30CM from the duty zones in the air and “tor-M2” with positions near the airport road site (RM). As have informed in the Ministry of defence, helicopters Mi-24 and Mi-8MTV-5 will perform the task of covering the AUDITORIUM from the actions of illegal armed groups and diversionno-prospecting groups.

It is noted that for the first time landing on the track for trainer aircraft will fulfill the student 4 courses of the aviation faculty of the Military Academy. The exercise will continue until August 7.

The defense Ministry said that the landing of aircraft on the road in Belarus started to work in 2007. In 2016 the Belarusian military pilots first in the former Soviet Union night put on AUD the su-25.

Scientists in Belarus began amid rising tension in the relations between Minsk and Moscow. The head of state Alexander Lukashenko accuses Russia of trying to destabilize the situation before the presidential elections in Belarus. Earlier, the Belarusian authorities announced the arrest of 33 Russian mercenaries. And on Tuesday, Lukashenko announced the transfer of another group of militants.

The President said the attempt to organize a massacre in the center of Minsk. “Yes, while hot there is no war, no shooting, still the trigger is not pressed. But trying to organize a massacre in the center of Minsk is already evident. Against Belarus thrown billions of dollars in resources, mobilized the latest technology,” – said Lukashenko.