Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarus has been a launching pad for Russian forces. Hundreds of missiles have been fired from Belarusian territory and assault units have been prepared for ground operation in Ukraine. Russian troops that attacked the Ukrainian capital came from Belarusian territory, as did resupply lines. But thousands of Belarusians, who in 2020 stood up to the forces of their longtime ruler Alexander Lukashenko, decided to fight for Ukraine, forming Belarusian units and battalions on Polish territory. VOA’s Myroslava Gongadze got an exclusive look inside the training ground for Belarusian regiment known as “Pahonya” in Poland. Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/belarusian-volunteers-train-to-defend-ukraine---and-fight-lukashenko/6575967.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voiceofamerica » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews