{
  "id": 7646945,
  "title": "Russia Is Absorbing Belarusian Defense Industry To Sustain Long War — ISW",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/russia-is-absorbing-belarusian-defense-industry-to-sustain-long-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T22:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/russia-is-absorbing-belarusian-defense-industry-to-sustain-long-war-isw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belarus is deepening its military-industrial integration with Russia, as outlined by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) according to UATV English. Moscow is incorporating elements of Belarus' defense-industrial base into its own production and repair systems, potentially enhancing Russia's military capabilities for a prolonged conflict in Ukraine. Belarusian opposition group BELPOL claims the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant in Baranovichi is set to manufacture components for Su-25 attack aircraft. The plant reportedly expanded by over 20,000 square meters, with some facilities likely dedicated to increasing Su-25 production. In February 2023, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed willingness to localize Su-25 aircraft manufacturing for the Russian military. Belarus continues to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing territory and infrastructure for attacks on Ukraine's Rivne, Volyn, and Lviv regions.",
  "summary": "Belarus continues to expand military-industrial cooperation with Russia and integrate its defense industry more deeply into Russia’s military-industrial complex, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) , UATV English reports. ISW assesses that Moscow is incorporating elements of Belarus’ defense-industrial base into its own system for producing and repairing weapons. This could…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}