Belarus to Deploy Russia's Oreshnik Missile System Amid Rising Tensions
Belarus is set to deploy Russia's Oreshnik missile system in December, as reported by TASS, quoting a spokesperson for President Lukashenko. This deployment comes amid rising tensions with the West, after featuring in recent joint military exercises.
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Belarus is preparing to deploy Russia's advanced Oreshnik missile system in December, as confirmed by the Russian state-run TASS news agency. This was announced by Natalya Eismont, spokesperson for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
According to Eismont, the deployment preparations are nearly complete, indicating a significant development in Belarusian military capabilities.
President Lukashenko had earlier stated that the deployment is a countermeasure to escalating Western actions. The Oreshnik missiles were showcased in joint military exercises conducted by Russia and Belarus last month.
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