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Belarus Plans 'Counterterrorism' Exercises Amid Concerns Of New Russian Attacks On Ukraine


Ukrainian soldiers drive captured Russian T-72 tanks as part of military training close to the Belarusian border on October 28.
Ukrainian soldiers drive captured Russian T-72 tanks as part of military training close to the Belarusian border on October 28.

The Belarusian Security Council says it plans to start a two-day program of moving military personnel and equipment on December 7 in "a counter-terrorism exercise." The announcement comes amid concerns that Russia may launch a new attack on Ukraine from Belarusian territory. Council officials told the BelTA state news agency that the move will include the transportation of vehicles and persons in unspecified parts of the country. To read the original story by BelTA, click here.

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