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Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missiles and Bombers in Belarus Military Exercises

FRANCE 24 EnglishOctober 5, 20251 min4,268 views
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Russia-Belarus Joint Military Exercises

  • 🚀 Russia launched large-scale military exercises with Belarus, dubbed 'Zapad' (West), beginning on Friday and concluding Sunday.
  • ⚡ The drills showcased advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles and bombers capable of striking targets within a 1,000-kilometer radius.
  • ⚠️ This marks the first 'Zapad' exercise since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns among NATO's eastern flank.

NATO Concerns and Drone Incursions

  • 🛰️ The exercises are particularly unsettling due to recent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.
  • 🇵🇱 Several Russian drones entered Polish airspace before being destroyed, followed by an intrusion over Romania.
  • 💸 Some NATO members feel their defenses are unprepared for massive drone attacks, having spent millions to counter cheaper Russian drones.

Ukraine's Drone Warfare Experience

  • 🇺🇦 Ukraine, though not a NATO member, offers to share its extensive experience in countering Russian drones.
  • 💡 Ukraine highlights its development of cheaper, more massive, and systematic solutions against drones, contrasting with NATO's expensive Patriot missiles and fighter jets.

NATO's Response to Drone Threats

  • ✈️ Allies like France and Germany have deployed aircraft to NATO's eastern flank in response to the heightened tensions.
  • 🛡️ NATO is actively strengthening its anti-drone defenses based on lessons learned from modern drone warfare.
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