Center “Spring”: In Belarus – arrests due to explosions in Machulishchi
In the Minsk region, searches and arrests continue for a second day over explosions at Machulishchi airfield, where a Russian A-50 warning and control aircraft was damaged on 26 February. This was reported on Sunday, March 5, by the Belarusian center for human rights “Spring” on its Telegram channel.
As human rights activists point out, KGB officers arrest all those prosecuted under administrative and political articles from 2020 to 2023, and after searches, people are taken to the KGB detention center. The center “Spring” is aware of at least a dozen such cases. “It seems that they are acting by the method of “finger to the sky”. They go to those who have drones, light motor vehicles, they go to people who live near Machulishchi,” writes Nasha Niva, citing eyewitnesses.
Explosions at Machulishchi airfield
Explosions at the Belarusian military airfield in Machulishchi, near Minsk, occurred in the morning of 26 February. The association of former security officials of Belarus BYPOL reported that as a result of the sabotage, a Russian military aircraft of early warning and control (AWACS) A-50, used to guide missiles against targets in Ukraine, was seriously damaged. According to BYPOL, the explosions damaged the front and middle sections of the A-50, as well as the radar antenna. A few days later, on March 3, it became known that the aircraft had flown to a repair plant in Taganrog.
According to the Belarus Gayun group, the AWACS A-50U aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces with registration number RF-50608 arrived in Belarus on January 3, 2023. In 54 days he made 12 sorties. Its previous arrival on Belarusian territory was recorded on February 24, 2022. In total, the Russian Aerospace Forces have 9 such aircraft.
Source: DW
Anna White is a journalist at 247 News Reel, where she writes on world news and current events. She is known for her insightful analysis and compelling storytelling. Anna’s articles have been widely read and shared, earning her a reputation as a talented and respected journalist. She delivers in-depth and accurate understanding of the world’s most pressing issues.