Russia and Belarus begin exercise Zapad-2025: Budanov warned of a threat.

Training of Russian troops

According to inkorr.com: In the Kaliningrad region, Russian military units conducted exercises aimed at countering amphibious landings. During these drills, the Baltic Fleet's marine corps practiced methods to deter an amphibious assault. It is known that the coastal defense employed the Berezhok missile-artillery complex, which destroyed a simulated target imitating a drone boat. Additionally, participants in the exercises performed maneuvers with fire support ships and Mi-24 attack helicopters that struck the coast with both artillery and aerial attacks. Furthermore, Russian Tu-22M3 bombers conducted patrols over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea.

Plans for exercise 'Zapad-2025'

Russia and Belarus plan to conduct joint strategic military exercises 'Zapad-2025' from September 12 to 16, 2025. Within the framework of these exercises, the use of nuclear weapons and 'Oreshnik' missiles is planned. The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, expressed concern over the informational tension that may rise starting September 12 due to the military exercises in Belarus. This prompted Poland to decide to close its border with Belarus during the exercises.

Escalation of the situation in the region

A Ukrainian intelligence officer pointed to a possible escalation of the situation with the beginning of military exercises in Belarus, which could lead to increased informational tension in the region and further escalation of tensions in Eastern Europe.

These exercises indicate that tensions in the region remain high and could have consequences for the security of neighboring countries. In light of ongoing military activity, it is important to monitor developments, as they may affect the strategic balance in Eastern Europe.