Military activity on the territory of Belarus on December 2-8
Aviation activity, movements of the troops by rail and roads in Belarus.
During the week, 5 Il-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Belarus from Russia. The aircraft landed at airports in Minsk and Mahiliou.
Combat readiness inspections of units of the Belarusian Armed Forces are traditionally conducted in December. It can be expected that the inspections will take place in December 2024 as well.
Aviation activity
Aviation activity was recorded at Machulishchy, Lida, Baranavichy, Luninets airfields, at Minsk National Airport and Mahiliou airport. Flights of aircraft and helicopters of the Belarusian Air Force and Russian Aerospace Forces were recorded.
Belarusian Air Force
- On December 5, an Il-76 military transport aircraft of the Belarusian Air Force flew from Machulishchy airfield to Kubinka airfield (Russia). On December 6, the aircraft returned to Machulishchy.
- On December 5, a flight of fighters of the Belarusian Air Force to the southeast and southern regions of Belarus was recorded at Baranavichy airfield.
- On December 7, a Tu-134 passenger aircraft of the Belarusian Air Force flew from Machulishchy airfield to Russia
Russian Aerospace Forces
- On December 3, 5 Il-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Minsk National Airport from Vnukovo airport (Russia). On the same day, 4 aircraft flew to Mahiliou airport, while one stayed in Machulishchy. On December 7, all aircraft returned to Moscow.
The arrivals of aircraft are related to Putin’s visit to Belarus.
Railroad activity
- No railroad activity was recorded.
Movements by road
- No movements of the Russian Armed Forces were recorded.
- On December 8, a convoy of equipment of the Belarusian Armed Forces (probably of the 38th Air Assault Brigade) was spotted in Pinsk.
General conclusion on current situation
In December 2022 and 2023, combat readiness inspections were conducted in the Belarusian Armed Forces. Such events are traditionally held at the beginning of a new academic year in the armed forces. It is likely that December 2024 will not be an exception. This is indirectly indicated by the recorded movements of units of the Belarusian Armed Forces in Brest region.
Inspection activities can be expected to be conducted during the period from December 9 to December 22.