The press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russia and Belarus had launched a joint exercise “Union Resolute – 2022” to test the reaction forces of the Union State. The maneuvers are taking place at training ranges in Belarus
“On February 10, the joint exercise “Union Resoluteness – 2022″ started at the combined arms ranges of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus as part of the second stage of the verification of the Union State’s response forces,” the ministry said in a statement.
It is reported that the exercise is being organized to qualitatively practice the tasks of suppressing and repelling external aggression during a defensive operation, as well as countering terrorism and protecting the interests of the Union State.
Protection of the state border will also be strengthened during the exercises to prevent infiltration of militant groups and to block delivery of weapons and ammunition. The Russian and Belarusian militaries will find and disarm illegal armed groups and sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
According to the ministry, the maneuvers are attended by administration bodies, units and military units of the Eastern Military District and the armed forces of Belarus.