Russian MiG-31 aircraft with the 'Kinzhal' aviation complex conducted training over the Barents Sea as part of the strategic military exercises 'West-2025'. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the crews improved their ability to deliver airstrikes on important enemy targets, with flight duration lasting about four hours.
«During the execution of the training-combat task, the crews practiced delivering a conditional airstrike on critically important objects of the conditional enemy. The flight duration was about four hours» - states the message from the Ministry of Defense.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the military exercises were conducted taking into account the experience gained during previous operations.
Joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus
From September 12 to 16, 2025, Russia and Belarus plan to conduct joint military exercises 'West-2025' aimed at applying psychological pressure and creating tension. According to Mykola Sungurovsky from the Razumkov Center, Russia is intimidating Europe by concentrating troops at the borders, focusing attention on the northeastern border of NATO, while Ukraine concentrates its efforts on the northwestern border.
The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, warned of intense information tension starting from September 12 - the beginning of the 'West-2025' exercises in Belarus, particularly, Poland will close the border with Belarus during this period.
Comments and statements from military representatives indicate prolonged military activity and escalating tensions in Eastern Europe due to the joint exercises of Russia and Belarus, which have strategic significance.