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Joint Russia-Belarus military drills in Belarus involving thousands of troops - AP explains

(15 Sep 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Barysaw training ground, Belarus - 15 September 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirill Zarubin, The Associated Press: “I am currently in Belarus, where the joint Russia-Belarus "Zapad 2025" military exercises are underway with thousands of troops.” 2. Wide of aircraft in the air 3. Wide of explosions 4. Tank firing 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirill Zarubin, The Associated Press: “Today, international media were invited to watch demonstrations of live fire, drone air strikes, and mobile fire groups on motorcycles and buggies.” 6. Various of drone flying over training ground 7. Wide of soldiers on a motorcycle 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirill Zarubin, The Associated Press: “The exercises also included air defense support and the evacuation of wounded soldiers and damaged equipment using robotic vehicles.” 9. Wide of evacuation vehicle driving 10. Helicopter in the air 11. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirill Zarubin, The Associated Press: “The drills have worried neighboring countries, especially after Russian drones recently entered Polish airspace, with some reportedly coming from Belarus.” 12. Drone in the air, pull out 13. Wide of buildings, soldier walking past Russian and Belarusian flags STORYLINE: The joint Russia-Belarus military exercise involving thousands of troops continued on Monday at the Barysaw training ground, about 74 kilometers (46 miles) northeast of Minsk. International media were invited to watch drills featuring live fire, drone air strikes, mobile fire groups on motorcycles and buggies, air defense support, and the evacuation of wounded soldiers and damaged equipment with robotic vehicles. The exercises, dubbed “Zapad 2025,” or “West 2025,” are intended to showcase close defense ties between Moscow and Minsk, as well as Russia's military might. They are held in both Belarus and Russia and will last through Tuesday.   It follows a recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace which fueled longstanding fears that the hostilities in Ukraine could trigger a wider conflict. The drills come as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made recent moves to improve relations with the West, including the release of fifty two political prisoners in a deal brokered by the United States. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...