# Belarus has no offensive plans, exercise is only a readiness check, general says

https://mins.news/en/item/58901

- TASS, 2026-09-15 07:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2187665

> Belarusian Chief of General Staff Pavel Muraveyko said the Western Operational Command’s command-and-staff exercise is assessing troops’ ability to adapt to modern warfare. He rejected speculation that Belarusian forces are preparing to attack neighboring countries, saying no offensive action is being considered.

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