Unconfirmed: All suburban transit within #Minsk has shut down since 18:00 local time. Checkpoints are also being erected along major thoroughfares near city limits. pic.twitter.com/qxzZJCsAJB

— The Intel Crab (@IntelCrab) August 9, 2020

Footage of additional military hardware on the move in #Minsk.

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— The Intel Crab (@IntelCrab) August 8, 2020

After Belarusian election observers release recording detailing vote rigging, authorities shut down their Telegram channels.

This, after an opposition leader was detained (later released). The leading oppo candidate is in hiding.

All eyes on Election Day tomorrow. https://t.co/qVeMly6mhK

— Nina Jankowicz (@wiczipedia) August 8, 2020

Belarusian officials have instructed local communication firms to halt ALL forms of broadband and cellular communications this Sunday in the capital city #Minsk. https://t.co/AH0lfar7Bk

— The Intel Crab (@IntelCrab) August 8, 2020

#BREAKING Authorities in Belarus detained one of the opposition leaders Maria Kolesnikova, hours before the elections. More than 1,300 people have been detained in an attempt to clamp down on street protests that pose the biggest challenge to Lukashenko's rule

— Guy Elster (@guyelster) August 8, 2020