China and Belarus paratroopers hold joint drills 'Swift Eagle — 2026'

Chinese and Belarusian airborne troops are conducting joint exercises at the PLAAF training center.

The forces operated in mixed groups, standardized procedures, and refined tactics for joint counterterrorism operations.

Cultural and sports events (football, tug of war) were also held to strengthen trust.

On August 19, the exercises entered the phase of integrated training: full-scale maneuvers under combat-like conditions, focusing on joint command and coordinated actions.