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Belarus is training its armed forces near NATO's borders.

Video. Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on NATO's eastern flank

Updated: 16/09/2026 - 9:54 GMT+2

Mechanised and tank battalions are training in border protection and counter-drone operations along the 104-kilometre Polish-Lithuanian corridor, NATO's only land link to the Baltic states.

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