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Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, arrived in Minsk, Belarus, at the invitation of his counterpart. He is set to meet senior officials in Minsk including President Lukashenka. Prior to this, he attended BRICS security summit in Russia

Lukashenka: "We have always tried to help the Armenians, cooperated with them as with our closest people, helping in every possible way. But, as you can see, they wanted to turn to the West, to the EU."

Several dozens of Shahed drones were reportedly launched tonight

At least 8 drones, 7 Shahed drones and 1 Supercam reconnaissance drone, have entered airspace of Belarus overnight. 1 drone reached as far as Navahrudak town of Hrodna region

Russian and Belarusian armies begin joint exercises including "conducting a missile strike control exercise"

EU spokesperson on Belarus: EU takes note of the pardoning of 30 political prisoners yesterday. But around 1400 still remain imprisoned in inhumane conditions. We are alarmed by the reported health situation of Maria Kalesnikava and Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk. All political prisoners must be released

Debris of the drone caused the fire at warehouse near Homiel, firefighters have already extinguished it, - Belarusian EMERCOM

Ukrainian air defense shot down 60 of 78 Shahed drones overnight, 2 more return to Russia, 1 has gone to Belarus, 15 other crashed somewhere

Belarusian air defense systems destroyed a drone that violated the border at night — Defense Ministry

Residents of Homiel, Belarus, reported hearing explosions in the sky. According to locals, loud sounds were heard in the sky first, followed by a falling burning object on the southern outskirts of the city. There is no official information.

1 Shahed drone left Ukrainian airspace towards Khoyniki, Belarus

Aerial target was shot down near Homiel

Lukashenka has pardoned 30 political prisoners

Shahed drone from Brahyn district crossed border back to Chernihiv region, and again left for Belarus, towards Homiel

One Shahed drone from Chernihiv region had entered airspace of Belarus over Brahin district of Homiel region

Belarus continues to move military equipment to the border of Ukraine

Ukrainian Air Defense shot down 24 of 52 Shahed drones, 25 other crashed, 2 returned to Russia, 1 gone to Belarus

Lukashenka: There were no orders to go fight outside Belarus, and there will be none. "We will only fight when they come to us with bad intentions," he stressed

Belarusian Air Forces have used fighter jet to shot down Russian Shahed drones that entered its airspace, - Belaruski Gayun Telegram channel

Russia considers Ukraine's demands to withdraw Belarusian troops from the border of Ukraine unacceptable, - Russian Foreign Ministry

Tactical sign “B” started to appear on Belarusian military vehicles

1 serviceman wounded after unknown person shot at the military enlistment office in Lutsk, police looking for the attacker

At least 3 Shahed drones using Belarusian airspace on the way between Chernihiv and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. Belarusian air forces have reportedly deployed a jet fighter in the area

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: According to intelligence, the armed forces of Belarus, under the guise of exercises, are concentrating personnel, equipment, tanks, artillery, anti-aircraft missiles and air defense systems in the Homiel region near the northern borders of Ukraine. Mercenaries of the former "Wagner" PMC were deployed as well. Conducting exercises near the border and the Chornobyl nuclear power plant pose a threat to the national security of Ukraine and world security in general. We call on the officials of Belarus not to make tragic mistakes for their own country under pressure from Moscow, and to withdraw the troops from the state border of Ukraine to a distance that exceeds the range of damage of the systems available in the Republic of Belarus. We warn that in the event of a violation of the border, Ukraine will use all necessary measures for self-defense, and all troop rallys, facilities and supply routes in Belarus will become legitimate targets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang is visiting Belarus on an official visit

Lukashenka: "Who needs Armenians, besides us Nobody needs them. What France? What Macron? Tomorrow Macron won’t be there, and everyone will forget about Armenia."

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Russia and Belarus this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday. Li's visit comes as China and Russia ramp up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts

Lukashenka signed a decree pardoning 30 political prisoners, his press service reports. Among the pardoned are 14 women and 16 men, some of them have serious illnesses. There are persons of retirement age.

Belarusian Defense Minister: There is a high probability of an armed provocation from Ukraine

Lukashenka calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia "no one need this fight, not Ukrainian people, not Russians, not Belarusians"