Belarus Holds Military Drills Near Poland, Raising Tensions

Belarus Military Exercises Near Polish Border: A Response to Concerns GRODNO REGION, BELARUS – The Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced today the commencement of tactical military exercises in the Grodno region, near the border with Poland. This announcement follows recent statements from Polish officials expressing concerns about large-scale military activities in the region. A spokesperson for the Belarusian Ministry of Defense stated, "In response to the statements of the Polish Minister of National Defense concerning the so-called large-scale military exercises, we decided to conduct small-scale tactical exercises in the Grodno region, near the border with Poland." The spokesperson's statement aims to clarify Belarus's military actions and address the concerns raised by Poland. The exercises, while described as "small-scale," are taking place in a sensitive geopolitical area, raising questions about regional stability. The situation continues to develop, and further updates will be provided as they become available.