The Belarusian Ministry of Defense commented on the powerful sound over Minsk and its environs, which is being actively discussed on social networks.
According to the official representative of the defense department, Natalia Gavrusik, the sound is connected with a scheduled inspection of the air defense forces on duty.
The statement by the representative of the Ministry of Defense is cited by BELTA .
As Gavrusik reported, the country is conducting an inspection of air defense forces on duty.
As part of the test, a Su-30 SM fighter was raised. As it gained altitude, it went supersonic.
This may create a noticeable sound effect, explained the representative of the Ministry of Defense.
According to her, the fighter's flight mode complied with safety regulations.