S-300 Air Defense Systems Begin Combat Duty in Belarus
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Reported Facts
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- •The 15th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of Belarus assumed combat duty on March 10 during the inspection in Vitebsk Oblast.
- •Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on March 13 that the Air Force and Air Defense Forces inspection was successful.
- •Air defense systems were activated over Russia's Belgorod region on March 12, close to the Belarus border.
- •The inspection included testing of duty air defense forces in Vitebsk Oblast on March 11.
- •The military readiness check involved the deployment and operational testing of S-300 air defense systems.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Belarus expands the deployment of S-300 systems along its border it could enhance regional air defense coverage, affecting security perceptions in neighboring countries including Russia and NATO members.
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RUTASS (EN)Belarusian Air Force, Air Defense Forces inspection went well — LukashenkoRURIA Novosti (RU)Над Белгородской областью сработала система ПВОRUBelTA (EN)Duty air defense forces tested in Vitebsk OblastRUTASS (EN)S-300 air defense systems assume combat duty in Belarus as part of army inspection