Russia and Belarus to hold joint air force exercises from January 16

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Russia and Belarus will hold joint air force exercises in Belarus from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1, the Belarusian defense ministry announced Sunday. A Russian air division team arrived in Belarus today, the ministry said. “During the tactical flight exercise, all airfields and training grounds of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus will be involved,” it added. The ministry said Thursday that it is continuing to increase its joint military grouping with Russia in Belarus. “Personnel, weapons, military and special equipment of the armed forces of the Russian Federation will continue to arrive to the Republic of Belarus,” the ministry said.