Belarus deployed tactical missile systems and MLRS near the western borders

Tactical missile systems and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) are located near the western borders of Belarus, the check of combat readiness in the army of the republic continues, the BelTA agency reports with reference to the country’s defense ministry.

“The army clearly demonstrates that Polonaise and Tochka will instantly respond to any attempt at aggression against Belarus,” told in the department.

“Polonaise” is a Belarusian multiple launch rocket system, “Tochka” is a Soviet tactical missile system. In the west, the republic borders on Poland, in the northwest – on Lithuania.

Units of mechanized formations, special operations forces, missile troops and artillery operate on the terrain, the department said.

Formerly in Belarus has begun the next stage of checking the combat readiness of military units and subunits involved in responding to crisis situations. In May, the Ministry of Defense emphasized that it is planned to call up to 1,000 citizens liable for military service to practice practical actions during a number of exercises. In April, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, Ivan Kubrakov, announced the strengthening of security measures in the border areas of the republic, especially on the border with Ukraine.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly stated that the West is preparing to invade the territory of Belarus. He emphasized that the authorities would respond to attack attempts “symmetrically, adequately.”