In Minsk, security forces fired into the air near Lukashenko's residence, resulting in over 200 arrests

In Belarus, law enforcement officials have fired into the air to prevent the gathering of opposition protesters near the "Drozdy" state residence, where President Alexander Lukashenko is located. This information was reported by Interfax.

According to the news agency, the number of participants in the protests taking place in Minsk reached approximately 150,000 by the evening.

As reported, there have been arrests in Minsk, with a total of 250 protesters known to be detained at this time.