At approximately 3:00 pm(MSK) last night, rebel soldiers overtook the city of Minsk. President Lukashenko was shot dead during the raid on the Presidential Palace. Many former government officials have been arrested, including Major General Andrei Ravkov.
People celebrating the death of President Lukashenko
Official Statement from new President Alexi Novastov
"People of Belarus! Today is a benchmark in our history. Today marks the end of corruption! The end of tyranny! And the end of cruelty at the hands of your government. It has not been easy for us. Many of our brothers have been killed in battle. Our friends may have been wounded, our families may have been torn apart, but one thing remains for us. Freedom! Under me Belarus shall strive! And in four years you get the freedom to democratically elect a new President.
Belarus strides on!
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