Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun joint CSTO military exercises in Belarus.

Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun joint CSTO military exercises in Belarus. The Indestructible Brotherhood 2026 and Barrier 2026 drills run from October 12 to 16 at the Losvido and Starodorozhsky training grounds. More than 1,500 personnel and over 300 pieces of military and special equipment are involved, including around 80 types of UAVs. The CSTO says the exercises include peacekeeping training and measures addressing biological threats.