Military activity on the territory of Belarus on January 13-19
Aviation activity, movements of the troops by rail and roads in Belarus.
An IL-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Homiel airport from Russia.
An inspection of radio-technical systems was conducted at Machulishchy airfield using the An-26KPA calibration aircraft.
Aviation activity
Aviation activity was recorded at Machulishchy, Baranavichy, and Ziabrauka airfields, at Homiel airport. Flights of aircraft and helicopters of the Belarusian Air Force and Russian Aerospace Forces were recorded.
Belarusian Air Force
- On January 14, a Mi-8 helicopter of the Belarusian Air Force flew from Machulishchy airfield to Ziabrauka airfield.
- On January 14, a Mi-24/35 helicopter of the Belarusian Air Force flew from Machulishchy airfield to Babruisk airfield and further to Mazyr.
Russian Aerospace Forces
- On January 15, an IL-76 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Homiel airport from Russia. The arrival was related to the prisoner exchange that took place between Russia and Ukraine on January 15.
- On January 18, an inspection of radio-technical systems was conducted at Machulishchy airfield using the An-26KPA airfield calibrator aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces. This specialized laboratory aircraft is designed to test ground-based radio-technical flight support equipment, aviation communications and systems of light-signaling equipment. Such tests are conducted on a regular basis to ensure flight safety. The aircraft has been in Machulishchy since January 12.
Railroad activity
- No railroad activity was recorded.
Movements by road
- Single vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces were spotted on some sections of the R31 road.
- Single vehicles and small convoys (up to 10 vehicles) of the Belarusian Armed Forces were spotted in Maladzechna and on some sections of the М1, М6, R31, R131 and other highways.
General conclusion on current situation
The general conclusion on current situation made in the report for December 23-January 5 remains valid.