Few facts, much speculation as explosions heard in Belarus

Reports indicate that booms are being heard in several areas of southern Belarus.

Massive explosions in a number of cities in #Belarus. Residents of Baranavichy, Luninets, Stolin, Hantsavichy, Slutsk, Kletsk and other cities reported sounds similar to explosions. We are trying to understand what happened

— Hanna Liubakova (@HannaLiubakova) March 16, 2022

There is no confirmed reliable information about the source of the blasts, but speculation over the mystery ranges from sonic booms to a false flag attack by Russia to an internal coup.

An opposition politician opposed to Minsk’s alliance with Moscow claims 30 aircraft recently took off and 6 missiles were shot near Kalinkovich, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the border with Ukraine.

❗️❗️❗️Over the past 3️⃣ hours, about 3️⃣0️⃣ fighter jets, transport planes & helicopters lifted into the sky from #Belarusian airfields in Baranovichi, Gomel, Lida, Luninets❗️
6️⃣ missiles launched near the city of Kalinkovichi. Explosions are heard in various cities of #Belarus. pic.twitter.com/4OagAmYMN6

— Pavel Latushka (@PavelLatushka) March 16, 2022

An Australian threat analysis group reports on other explosions that appear to be separate from those reported above.

Ukraine/Russia: Reports at least three missiles have hit a military base in Sarny circa 40 km from Belarus border. This does not seem to be consistent with explosions heard in numerous cities earlier. No verified details yet that are consistent with those.

— The Cavell Group (@TCG_CrisisRisks) March 16, 2022