According to him, Western countries are considering issues of an offensive nature.

“Reconnaissance is underway.

There is a high intensity of flights by reconnaissance aircraft of the United States and its allies, including near the borders of Belarus, using the entire available arsenal, ”Khrenin said in an interview with SB.

Belarus today.

He clarified that this includes tactical aircraft and drones.

According to the data cited by Khrenin, in 2022 the intensity of reconnaissance near the borders of Belarus increased to 65-70 sorties.

In 2021, it was 30 sorties.

On November 2, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the build-up of the NATO grouping on the eastern flank endangered Russian allies, primarily Belarus.