Following concerns that Minsk the Capital of Belarus is being dragged into the Ukraine conflict to fight alongside Moscow, the two neighbouring countries started a joint air force
According to Minsk’s defence ministry “joint tactical flight drills of aviation units” from Belarus and Russia had
started.
“The main goal of the exercise is to increase operational compatibility in the joint performance of combat training missions,” the ministry said in a statement.
Minsk assured that all military airfields in Belarus will be involved in the drills
The ministry added that the exercises will involve training in aerial reconnaissance, joint patrolling of the state border, tactical air assault landing, the delivery of goods and evacuation of wounded.
Officials have described the drills as defensive.