As reported by the Belarusian independent newspaper “Nasha Niva”, at the end of September of Belarus A high-ranking officer from the elite KGB Alpha unit, which among other things suppressed post-election protests in 2020, has escaped.
KGB spokesman Belarus Andrej Yarosh reported that the man is a former officer dismissed in early August for participating in “scams”. He had illegally earned $30,000. An investigation must be opened against him.
This is not the first case of a representative of the Belarusian security apparatus fleeing the country. “Nasha Niva” recalls that since the beginning of 2020, many members of the security forces have refused to serve the Lukashenko regime, some of them have joined the open opposition, including senior secret service officers and of the Ministry of the Interior.
Belarus Opponent on Officer Escapes: Most Escaped in 2020
In an interview with TVN24BiS Franak Wiaczorka, a close associate of Swiatłana Cichanouska, confirmed this information. – The largest number of people escaped in 2020, hundreds of officers fled to Lithuania and Poland – said Wiaczorka – Some of them founded the BiałPol organization, which is located in Warsaw and serves as a special service of little Belarus – he added.
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An associate of Cichonauska pointed out that escapes also occurred after Russia’s attack on Ukraine. – We know dozens of special service officers, including those who were on February 24 border and now they share with us what is happening in the army,” he added.
He also reported that in connection with escape attempts, many servicemen were imprisoned. “We recently spoke to a lawyer who told us that there were a lot of guards in the prisons,” he explained.
Franak Viaczorka: Officers swore to Belarus, not Lukashenko
Viachorka informed that due to the problems of the Belarusian KGB, it was decided to change the structures. Now the services are under the personal direction of the President.
– There is no shortage of people in the armed forces who are loyal to Russia and Lukashenko, but the officers who stand on the border with Ukraine, there are more pro-democracy people. Lukashenko can trust these people only up to a point. They didn’t swear at Lukashenka, they swore at Belarus. As soon as they see Lukashenko losing, Ukraine winning and Cheese fries weakens, they will change their minds very quickly and go over to the side of the democratic forces – believes Viachorka.
According to the Belarusian opponent, from 86 to even 90%. Belarusians are against membership warand only about three percent is for. – Of course, there are people who sympathize with Russia, people who watch Russian TV or Lukashenko, but they are few. Support for Ukraine is growing thanks to independent media and Belarusian democratic forces, he said.
