The Kyiv Independent reported that a Ukrainian official disputed claims regarding the removal of restrictions. The official’s comments, as cited by the outlet, suggest that such measures remain in place, though the specific context and verification of the official’s statement were not provided in the summary.

Amir Hatami stated that the advantage in the field of UAVs has reached an unprecedented level. This claim has not been independently verified.

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the military exercise is intended to be exclusively defensive. This characterization of the operation's purpose has not been independently verified.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the militaries of the two nations regularly conduct combat coordination exercises involving units deployed to the regional group of forces. This official assertion has not been independently verified.