#Belarus shoots down #Russian #drone

According to the source, at least three were flying over the country at the time. A #Belarusian #Mi-24 helicopter on an “airspace control mission” detected and destroyed one of the #drones.

“It is reported that the wreckage of the downed (drone) fell in the #Homel region,” they added.

https://kyivindependent.com/belarus-shoots-down-russian-drone-ukraines-hur-claims/

#downed #RussianDrones #RussiaInvadedUkraine

Belarus shoots down Russian drone, Ukraine's HUR claims

Russian Shahed-type drones regularly breach Belarusian airspace as they fly towards Ukrainian cities during mass attacks which have escalated significantly over recent weeks.

The Kyiv Independent

The Belarusian Air Force downed two Russian attack drones on Sept. 5 near the Belarusian city of #Homel, the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun claimed.

If confirmed, this would be the first confirmation of a successful interception of Russian drones by Belarusian forces over the country's airspace.

https://kyivindependent.com/belarus-allegedly-downs-russian-2-drones-over-countrys-airspace-for-first-time-monitoring-group-reports/

#Ukraine #Russia #Belarus

Belarus downing Russian drones over its airspace confirmed for first time, monitoring group reports

The Belarusian Air Force downed two Russian attack drones on Sept. 5 near the Belarusian city of Gomel, the monitoring group Belaruski Hajun claimed. If confirmed, the incident would appear to be the first successful interception of Russian drones by Belarusian forces over the country's airspace.

The Kyiv Independent

A court in the southeastern Belarusian region of #Homel sentenced activist Ivan #Sukhamerau to 10 years in prison on April 8 on charges of taking part in an extremist group's activities, financially supporting Ukraine's armed forces, and planning to join the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment, consisting of Belarusian citizens who have been fighting alongside Ukrainian armed forces against occupying Russian troops.

https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-activist-10-years-prison-support-ukraine/32897490.html

#Ukraine #Russia #Belarus

Belarusian Activist Gets 10 Years In Prison For Supporting Ukraine

A court in the southeastern Belarusian region of Homel sentenced activist Ivan Sukhamerau to 10 years in prison on April 8 on charges of taking part in an extremist group's activities, financially supporting Ukraine's armed forces, and planning to join the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment.

RFE/RL
Around 5 000 managed to gather in city center right now in #Minsk. Smaller demos getting dispersed in #Hrodna and #Homel. #Belarus
Around 5 000 people are on the streets of #Homel. #Belarus
Thousands of people are forced to join pro-Lukashenko rallies under of fear of loosing their jobs. Here is one of the buses coming from regional towns to the meeting in #Homel today. Learning pro-Lukashenko slogans. #Belarus
Around 5 000 people at the demonstration in #Homel #Belarus
One more confirmed death of a protestor in #Belarus. This time the person was killed by the regime in #Homel. No official reasons of death given yet.
There is a report about another dead protestor. Alexander Vihor died in the hospital after police detained him on the night of the elections in #Homel, #Belarus