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Headline: Russian and Belarusian Special Services Plan 'False Flag' Operation on Belarusian Territory
Short Summary: Russian and Belarusian services plan a 'false flag' attack on a Belarusian oil depot near Poland border using drones, per Ukrainian resistance center on Oct 10, 2023.
Extended Summary: On October 10, 2023, the Ukrainian National Resistance Center reported that Russian FSB and Belarusian KGB have reached an agreement to carry out a 'false flag' operation on Belarusian territory. The intended target is the BrestOilNefteProduct oil depot near the village of Priluki in Brest region, which lies approximately 2 kilometers from the Belarus-Poland border. The operation supposedly involves the deployment of a drone strike. Information from Belarusian underground sources indicates that Wagner Group forces conducted aerial reconnaissance of the potential targets in August 2023. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense clarified that the Ukrainian Armed Forces operate exclusively within Ukraine, rejecting any involvement. This provocation is aimed at diminishing the level of Western support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
The Russian FSB and Belarusian KGB have reportedly agreed to conduct a 'false flag' operation targeting one site in Belarus, specifically the BrestOilNefteProduct oil depot near the settlement of Priluki in Brest region, about 2 km from the Belarus-Poland border. The plan involves drone deployment for an attack, with aviation reconnaissance reportedly conducted by Wagner forces in August this year. Ukrainian defense forces emphasize that all their actions take place solely in Ukraine, and the provocation aims to reduce international support for Ukraine.
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