On May 29, the Belarusian Defense Ministry press agency announced that another Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system had been deployed to the country.
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| A photo of a Russian S-400 air defense system on a ship arriving in Belarus was posted online on May 29. (Source: Belarusian Ministry of Defense) |
The statement stated: "In the near future, this complex will take on combat duty. Belarusian air defense gunners have completed the entire training course on using the system in combat at Russian training facilities."
The Ministry added that Belarusian military personnel are ready to apply their knowledge and skills in practice to ensure the military security of the Union State.
The supply of air defense systems is being carried out within the framework of military and military-technical cooperation between Belarus and Russia.
Currently, Minsk continues to take measures to build up the combat potential of the regional army group, including equipping the formations and military units of the Belarusian armed forces with new, modern weapons.
Commander of the Belarusian Air Defense Forces Andrei Lukyanovich emphasized: "The S-400 air defense missile system is an important factor in ensuring the security of the country and the peaceful labor of our people."
Moscow and Minsk have signed an agreement to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. On May 28, Belarus Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich said that the West had left Minsk no choice but to deploy tactical nuclear weapons.
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