Aviation activity, movements of the troops by rail and roads in Belarus.
Last week, an An-12 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Homiel airport from Russia. Probably, its arrival is connected with the regular rotation of the Russian contingent stationed at Ziabrauka and Mazyr (Bokau) airfields.
An inspection of radio-technical systems using the An-26KPA calibration aircraft continued at Machulishchy airfield.
Movements of the Belarusian Armed Forces by rail were recorded, which were related to combat training activities.
Aviation activity
Aviation activity was recorded at Machulishchy, Lida and Baranavichy airfields, as well as at Minsk National Airport. Flights of aircraft and helicopters of the Belarusian Air Force and Russian Aerospace Forces were recorded.
Belarusian Air Force
- On February 1, a Mi-24/35 helicopter of the Belarusian Air Force flew from Machulishchy airfield to Brest region and to the western border of Belarus.
Russian Aerospace Forces
- On January 27, 28 and 30, 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.
- On January 28 and 29, an An-148 passenger aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Machulishchy airfield from Moscow.
- On February 2, an An-12 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Homiel airport from Russia.
Railroad activity
- On January 28, a military cargo train with equipment of the Belarusian Armed Forces was spotted at Barysau station. It consisted of at least four T-72B tanks, two BMP-2 and a freight car.
- On January 30, a military cargo train with equipment of the Belarusian Armed Forces was spotted at Aziaryshcha station. The train consisted of about 10 tracked vehicles, including 4 BRM-1K, and two passenger cars.
- On January 31, a military cargo train with equipment of the 841st Artillery Group of the 11th Mechanized Brigade was being formed at Slonim station. It consisted of at least 5 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery, 3 KShM 1V12/1V14, etc.
- On January 31, a military cargo train with equipment of the 111th Artillery Brigade was being formed at Brest-Paudniovy station. It consisted of at least 3 2S5 Giatsint-S, 4 KShM 1V12/1V14, 3 2A65 Msta-B howitzers, trucks, etc. On February 1, the train arrived at Parechcha station (Hozhski training ground).
The movements are related to combat training activities.
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 on some sections of the М1, М2, М5, N9031, N4421, N19768, etc.
General conclusion on current situation
On February 2, an An-12 military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived at Homiel airport once again. Probably, the arrival of the aircraft is connected with the regular rotation of the Russian contingent located at Ziabrauka and Mazyr (Bokau) airfields.
According to available information, an anti-aircraft missile divizion of the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces (military unit 31458) is deployed at each of the airfields. The regiment is part of the Eastern Military District and was redeployed to Belarus to take part in the Union Resolve-2022 drills back in early February 2022.
Previously, we recorded the rotation of the Russian military in December 2023, mid-February, late March, late April, late June, late July, late September and late November 2024. On average, the arrivals of military transport aircraft at Homiel airport are recorded once every 1.5-2 months.
