British Intelligence update on Ukraine as of Sep. 9

British Intelligence update, as of Sep. 9

Fighting continues in southern, eastern and northern Ukraine.

On 08 September 2022, the military of Belarus, Ukraine's northern neighbour, started routine training exercises to regain territory taken by ‘enemy forces’ and secure their borders. The exercises are due to last until 14 September 2022.

The drills will be conducted close to Brest near the Polish border, around the Belarusian capital Minsk and in the north-eastern region of Vitebsk.

Although Russia’s use of Belarusian territory was instrumental in Russia’s failed advance on Kyiv early in the invasion, Belarusian forces have limited offensive capabilities and there is a remote chance that they have deployed forces into Ukraine.

It is highly unlikely that these exercises are an indication of preparations for direct Belarusian involvement in the Ukraine war.