Military exercises with Russian participation began in Belarus
Command post exercises with the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the CSTO started in Belarus
Quick Look
The opening ceremony of the CSTO exercise “Indestructible Brotherhood-2026” began in Vitebsk with the participation of military personnel from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.
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Why It Matters
Conducting regular joint exercises of the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises “Indestructible Brotherhood 2026” with the participation of Russia began in Vitebsk. The BELTA agency reports this.
“In Vitebsk, on Victory Square, a solemn opening ceremony of the command post exercise with the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the CSTO “Indestructible Brotherhood - 2026” took place (...) On Victory Square in Vitebsk, dismounted contingents from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan were formed. Participants in the event laid flowers and wreaths at the memorial complex in honor of Soviet liberation soldiers, partisans and underground fighters,” the material notes.
In addition, the opening ceremony of the CSTO Barrier-2026 exercise was held at the Starodorozhsky training ground in the Minsk region.
Open Questions
- What specific tasks will be practiced during the exercise?
- How long will the “Indestructible Brotherhood-2026” and “Barrier-2026” exercises last?
