Belarus

Belarus Says Shot Down Missile Launched From Ukraine

Belarus said its air defense shot down a missile launched from Ukrainian territory, in the first such incident reported by Minsk since the start of Moscow's Ukraine offensive.

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Drones Attack Kyiv as Ukraine Watches Belarus Border

Drones attacked Kyiv, days after the Ukrainian capital withstood one of the biggest missile attacks since the start of Russia's invasion. 

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Belarus Holds Snap ‘Combat Readiness’ Drills

Belarus held a surprise inspection of its armed forces after repeated warnings from Ukraine of a threat from its Moscow-aligned neighbor.

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Belarus Says Downed Ukraine Drone Near Volatile Border

Belarus said it had shot down a drone approaching from Ukraine, the latest incident along a border that Russia used to launch its invasion.

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Belarus Under Russian ‘Military Occupation:’ Opposition Leader

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said her country was under de facto "military occupation" by Russia.

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Ukraine Says Threat ‘Growing’ of New Offensive From Belarusian Territory

Kyiv said Russia's deployment of soldiers in Belarus signaled a growing threat of an offensive by Moscow to the northern part of Ukraine.

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Belarus, Russia to Conduct Joint Live-Fire, Missile Launch Drills

The Belarus Ministry of Defence has confirmed its participation in upcoming live-fire and anti-aircraft guided missile launch exercises led by Russia.

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Up to 9,000 Russian Soldiers Will Be Deployed in Belarus

Up to 9,000 Russian soldiers and around 170 tanks will be deployed in Belarus, a Moscow ally, to build up a new joint force.

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Belarus Says Joint Force With Russian Troops Is ‘Purely Defensive’

Minsk said a contingent of Belarusian troops deploying alongside Russian forces was a "purely defensive" grouping.

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Putin Seeks Escalation With Ukraine Missile Blitz: Experts

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to escalate the war in Ukraine and compensate for humiliating recent losses, analysts say.

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