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Intelligence: Russia increasing its military presence in Belarus

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According to the Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate, Russia plans to increase the number of operational and tactical aircraft in Belarus, claiming it's needed to conduct a joint airspace patrol during drills. "A flight of 10 planes to Baranovichi airfield (Brest region, Belarus) is planned," the intelligence said.

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