Movements of the Belarusian army close the border with the NATO country. ‘Something they copy’

The case was first reported to Belsat. The alleged reservists exercises are conducted in the attitude area Vitebsk oblast – not far Belarus border with Lithuania. "A reinforced area is being created from the posture area. Witnesses told Belsat that along the road, trees and another vegetation are cut down, which hinders visibility’, says the editor.

These actions include, among others, the R45 road, which links Polotsk with the village Dill on the border with Lithuania, and further towards Vilnius (road 103 on Lithuanian border). According to Belsat interviewers, Belarusian soldiers “put up dragon teeth and copy something.”

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At the same time, the attitude area continues "Control consumption with the call for military service and with the transportation of vehicles for territorial troops‘. Ministers of Defence of Belarus reported that it would last until 15 April.

The declared intent of the exercise is to check the readiness of local executive authorities and military stations to form territorial troops. They are to be held on polygons and the ‘areas of the attitude area’.

It's a reaction. Minsk increased activity armed forces in neighbouring countries. In Europe, it is not excluded that after completion wars in Ukraine Russia may attack European Union, thus intensifying preparations for possible escalations – points out a military expert who gave the editorial squad a comment on the condition of maintaining anonymity.

Expert on Minsk's activities. Fortifications ‘in stock’

– These countries are making efforts to increase their military potential, building Defence reinforcements, mine boundaries, they form dam lines, change the way the army is completed, buy weapons, etc. specified actions always origin anxiety on the another side and are balanced by actions of the other side. I think that after the activity of the Belarusian side there will be Lithuanian, Polish and another countries – the expert explained.

According to the analyst in Minsk, the military actions of the neighbours were considered provocative. Thus, in the attitude area, they are formed fortificationswhich, under the presumption of the Belarusian authorities, are to appear along Belarus border with NATO countries.

– It was decided to make reinforced areas where the area allows an offensive with the usage of Mechanized and armoured units. Belarus as a full is hard to access for an external opponent – there are many forests and marshes – but there are besides sections that let us to enter our territory – he explained, adding that these fortifications are to be built “just in case”. This means that soldiers will not be stationed there, but – in case of danger – take positions together with the reserveists.

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Elements of these fortifications include concrete pyramids, called Dragon teethwhich impede the movement of tanks and armored combat vehicles. Trees along the roads, on the another hand, are cut down to make it more visible to the possible opponent.

The expert besides described the escalation mechanics that presently exists between Belarus and countries NATO. Russia attacked Ukraine Also from the Belarusian territory, which has led EU countries to strengthen their borders and NATO has increased activity in the region. This in turn was considered a threat by Minsk, and as a consequence the Belarusian authorities began to take their own actions, which the West in turn responds to. - incorrect wheel. And very dangerous – summarized Belsat.

– We are presently dealing with Some version of the Cold Warwho can turn into a hot — all due to a deficiency of trust. Pages don't trust each other. Moreover, political objectives arise: erstwhile society is mobilised, it is easier to manage, it is easier to justify economical difficulties – saying: "You gotta endure, due to the fact that the enemy stands at the gates," he concluded.

Source: Belsat