Explosions were heard near the airfield in Belarus at night. The Ministry of Defense explained it as “an engine failure”

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Anhelina Sheremet
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Explosions were heard and flashes were seen at night in Belarus (Gomel oblast), near the border with Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense explained it as "engine failure".

Eyewitnesses reported that the explosions occurred near the Zyabrovka airfield, where Russian military aircraft are often stationed. On the morning of August 11, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus reported that on August 10, around 11:00 p.m., during a test run, one of the pieces of equipment caught fire after the engine was replaced, and there were no casualties.

The Belaruski Gayun project notes that reports of at least eight outbreaks began at 12:30 a.m. on August 11, while the Defense Ministry says the "incident" occurred around 11:00 p.m. on August 10.