Authorities deploy elite anti-terror commandos against protesters

Near Puskinskaja metro station in Minsk / Belsat
Near Puskinskaja metro station in Minsk / Belsat

KGB's Alfa commando unit has taken the roundabout at the crossing of Puskin avenue and Prytyckaha street. The soldiers are holding traumatic weapons in their hands. They are pushing the demonstrators towards Spartyunaja metro station. Some protesters are throwing stones at them. 

Prytyckaja street is fully blocked by vehicles to prevent police transport from approaching, reports Nasha Niva. 

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