Belarus and China launch military exercises near NATO borders
Belarus has commenced joint military exercises with China near the borders of Ukraine and Poland. Code-named "Falcon Attack" maneuvers occur at the Brest training ground.
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As part of the exercises, military personnel of both countries will work on issues such as night landings, overcoming water obstacles, and conducting operations in populated areas.
- World events and situations are complex; therefore, after studying new forms and methods of conducting tactical tasks, we will work through all these moments in the exercises. Considering all the latest developments that have arisen in recent years, we will implement them and see how the joint unit will operate - commented the commander of the Special Forces of the Belarusian Armed Forces, Major General Vadim Denisenko.
The commander emphasized that the units at certain stages will be consolidated; there will be no separate Chinese unit or Belarusian unit—they will operate together.
Maneuvers just near the Polish border
The Brest training ground is just 25 miles from the Ukrainian border and about 19 miles from the Polish border. The military maneuvers are expected to continue until July 19.
As noted by Sky News, the exercises are taking place on the eve of the NATO summit in Washington, where the 32 member states of the North Atlantic Alliance will meet to discuss further military and financial support for Ukraine.
Earlier, the Censor.NET portal reported that military personnel from China had arrived in Belarus for "joint anti-terrorism exercises."
