Russia uses Belarus airspace to bomb Ukraine

On the evening of Aug. 28, 2022, Russian aircraft entered the air space of the Republic of Belarus from Russia and fired at least five missile strikes at the territory of Ukraine.

The relevant statement was made by the Belaruski Hajun monitoring team on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

At 07:14 p.m., at least five Russian aircraft, including Tu-22M bombers, came from Russia via Mstsislaw, Mogilev Region. Then, Russian aviation flew via Rahachow to Akciabrski District, Gomel Region.

The first missile was launched at 07:29 p.m. over Akciabrski District in the southwestern direction.

After that missiles were fired every three minutes between 07:32 p.m. and 07:38 p.m. The missile launch sounds were heard over Turov and Mazyr. In general, at least five enemy missiles were fired between 07:29 p.m. and 07:39 p.m.

In addition, five explosions or missile launch sounds were heard over Mikashevichy, Luninets and Stolin between 07:38 p.m. and 07:40 p.m. About five Russian aircraft returned to Russia via Mstsislaw between 07:44 p.m. and 07:53 p.m.