Russia helps Belarus build missiles

RT reported, speaking at a meeting with military officials on May 10, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that he had been promised “full support” by Moscow in the development of a missile similar to the one being used. used in the Iskander short-range ballistic missile system Russia.

According to President Lukashenko, this issue was discussed last month during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos.

“In my presence, President Putin asked Mr. Rogozin for immediate assistance, so we will not build from scratch but can instead use the experience of rocket experts. Russia, who built the Iskander,” Lukashenko said.

The President of Belarus said he had reached an agreement with Moscow to buy Iskander missilenoting that Belarus will continue to use Russian-made S-400 and S-300 surface-to-air missile systems stationed in the country.

“We are realists, we understand that we will not be able to defeat NATO. But we can inflict damage, especially on territories where we will be attacked. public,” said Lukashenko.

The Iskander missile is launched from a mobile launcher and can hit targets at a distance of up to 500km. Russia has used Iskander missiles in Syria and most recently during its military campaign in Ukraine.

The S-400 is one of the most advanced long-range air defense systems in the world manufactured by the Russian company Almaz-Antey. According to the specifications, S-400 can hit targets at a range of up to 400km, depending on the type of missile.

Also on May 10, the Belarusian armed forces said they would deploy special forces units in three areas near the southern border with Ukraine – Reuters reported.

A close ally of Russia, Belarus in March announced it was not participating in Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine, but allowed Russia to send thousands of troops across its border into Ukraine.

Belarus has been complaining for months about countries NATO Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have gathered troops near the Belarusian border. In response, Minsk is also increasing the number and intensity of military exercises.

“The United States and its allies continue to strengthen their military presence on the national borders of the Republic of Belarus,” said Chief of the General Staff of Belarus Viktor Gulevich. They have more than doubled in the last six months in terms of quantity and quality.”

Mr. Gulevich said that Belarus is also deploying air defense, artillery and missile units for the wars exercise in the west.