Belarusian volunteers are reportedly participating in the offensive near Kursk, Russia.
Fighting Alongside the Ukrainian Army
According to Tech evidence of their involvement includes footage of a tank adorned with a flag associated with the anti-Lukashenko opposition in Belarus.
Among the volunteer forces is the "Tur" armored unit, primarily composed of Belarusians, which has been actively acquiring equipment seized from Russian forces.
The "Tur" unit is part of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion and frequently reports on its latest captured weaponry. Another group, the Kalinowski Regiment, made up of Belarusian fighters, is also fighting alongside the Ukrainian army.
While specific details on the types of equipment these volunteers are using remain sparse, they are known to possess a range of heavy vehicles.
A Modern Combat Vehicle
One notable piece of equipment in the "Tur" unit’s arsenal is the T-90M Proryv-3 tank, a modern combat vehicle currently utilized by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Introduced into service in 2020, the T-90M features advanced thermal imaging technology and an upgraded 2A46M-5 cannon, capable of firing new, longer 3BM70 projectiles. The tank is equipped with reactive armor known as Relikt, enhancing its resistance to kinetic and tandem warhead threats.
In addition to the T-90M, the Belarusian volunteers have access to the MT-LB armored personnel carrier, which serves as a means of evacuating wounded soldiers.
The Kalinowski Regiment also uses the BWP-2 infantry fighting vehicle and the Soviet-era T-72 tank. The MT-LB, developed in the 1960s, is known for its versatility, while the T-72, introduced in 1973, is familiar to Ukrainian forces but has vulnerabilities in its armor.
The combination of Ukrainian forces and Belarusian volunteers is expected to bolster the offensive in Kursk, especially as the attackers continue to capture additional tanks, some of which are being abandoned by Russian troops without a fight.
