Belarus Air Force Commander detained

Belarus' Air Force/Air Defense Commander Ihar Azaranka has been detained as a criminal suspect under Article 455 in Penal Code, reports Belapan news agency, quoting the press office of Belarusian defense ministry.  Article 455 deals with office abuse or crime of omission. The date and details of his detention were not revealed. A inquiry is in progress.

Sergei Lemyashueksi, Chief of Staff Air Force/Air Defense, has taken over as the acting Air Force/Air Defense commanding officer.