In a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel Russian military observer, retired colonel Viktor Baranets noted that Belarus’ air defenses have proved that they are at the high level of combat readiness.   

“It would be wrong not to congratulate the Belarusian air defense soldiers who really proved that they are on high alert and that they reliably protect the sky over Belarus and the Belarusian state,” Viktor Baranets said.

“I’m even somewhat proud that the Belarusians did what they did. At the same time, the Belarusians spotted the missile when it was on the accelerating trajectory,” the military expert said.