A batch of Mi-35M helicopters has arrived in Belarus as part of the military-technical cooperation with Russia.

A batch of Russian Mi-35M helicopters has arrived in Belarus as part of a military-technical cooperation (MTC) agreement with the Russian Federation. The Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced this on May 30.

"Today is an important and significant event at the 50th Mixed Aviation Base. It is very important that in the year of the 45th anniversary of the aviation base, we received another batch of modern Mi-35M helicopters," Major General Sergei Frolov, chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Belarusian Air Force, is quoted as saying on the department's Telegram channel.

The general clarified that today this helicopter is capable of performing the full range of combat missions.

"Our task is competent, accurate rearmament planning and an adequate response to all challenges and threats," concluded the Chief of the General Staff.

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During a meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on May 16, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stressed that the countries should begin strengthening the common defense space. The Belarusian leader expressed gratitude to Russia for the supply of equipment, including military aircraft and helicopters.