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Belarus Calls Up Reservists Amid Surge in Military Activity Near Ukraine
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Belarus Calls Up Reservists Amid Surge in Military Activity Near Ukraine
In Belarus, a surge in military activity is raising concerns, with mass convocations of reservists and intensified drills near the Ukrainian border. These actions come as part of routine readiness checks, according to military experts, but are still closely watched by neighboring countries, including NATO members, Suspilne reported on February 19. Since mid-February 2026, Belarusian authorities have called up reserves for sudden military exercis…
Men from the western regions of Belarus are massively receiving subpoenas for allegedly unscheduled military meetings. This caused a lot of hype on social networks. Belarusians are outraged that these trainings are carried out in a hurry, and even large parents are taken away.
Since mid-February, Belarus has been undergoing another round of emergency military readiness checks, surpassing standard reservist exercises. Although authorities emphasize that the operations are routine and defensive in nature, concern is growing in the country's western regions. There are reports of mass military calls issued daily, even hourly, and of some regulations governing mobilization being ignored.
Belarusians are receiving mass summonses for unscheduled military exercises, Suspilne reports. According to information obtained by the portal, the authorities' decision has caused an uproar among citizens. The combat readiness test is a surprise to the men being summoned.
Belarus Defense Ministry holds large-scale military training for reservists in the western region of the country
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