Ukrainian commander explains why Russian aircraft is not launched from Belarusian airfields anymore

Lieutenant General Serhii Nayev, the Commander of the United Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stated this in an interview with Ukrinform.

“The cessation of flights is a result of the failed invasion by the Russian army from Belarus, as well as subsequent setbacks in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions. As a consequence, the leadership of Belarus has restricted its cooperation with Russia to supplying weapons, ammunition, and providing training grounds for mobilized forces,” he explained.

However, due to the existing treaty on the creation of the "Union State" between Russia and Belarus, joint airspace patrolling over both countries is still mandated. Consequently, Russian planes and helicopters remain stationed within Belarus.

“As of April 6 of this year, there were three MiG-31K aircraft, equipped with Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, on Belarusian territory. Presently, there are still 13 aircraft stationed there: 8 Su-34s, 3 Su-30SMs, and 2 Su-24MR. We also observe 12 Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-28N helicopters of the Russian Air and Space Forces there," Nayev said.

• Earlier, Nayev told how the Armed Forces of Ukraine are strengthening the northern borders of the country.