According to the agency, the participants in the unauthorized rally began to gather on the square at about 14:00, where they chanted protest slogans.

By now, the column has reached the stele “Minsk - Hero City” and turned to Masherova Avenue towards the center of Minsk.

Earlier it was reported that police officers, internal troops and OMON were being pulled into the center of Minsk.

The Minsk metro announced the suspension of 12 stations.