house of travel manama

{{bannerItem.Title}}

• {{serviceItem.Name}}

{{commonDataObject.Deal_Title1}} {{commonDataObject.Deal_Title2}}

{{dealitem.page_title}}, {{commondataobject.holiday_title1}} {{commondataobject.holiday_title2}}, {{holidayitem.page_title}}.

• =rowindex ? 'color:rgb(213, 225, 77)':'color:rgb(196, 196, 196)'"> =rowindex ? 'color:rgb(213, 225, 77)':'color:rgb(196, 196, 196)'">

{{commonDataObject.News_Title1}} {{commonDataObject.News_Title2}}

{{newsitem.name}}.

• {{newsItem.Created_By}}
• {{newsItem.Comments}} Comments

• House of Travel
• Travel Agencies
• Vision 2030
• History of Bahrain
• Government Organizations
• Bahrain Embassies Abroad
• Special Pages
• Bank & Financial Institutions
• Airline & Travel Agencies
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Media & Publications
• Educational Institutions
• Associations
• Lawyers & Legal Consultants
• Hospitals & Clinics

P. O. Box 565, Manama, Bahrain. Tel: 17578578, Fax: 17216216. 

email: [email protected] ; www.hot.bh (Travel Agents & Tour Operators)

Jehad E. Amin – Managing Director

Who's who Sponsors

• Terms and Conditions

+973 17276682

Newsletter Signup

Enter your email address below to receive our monthly newsletter.

Popular Categories

Sunliz Publications W.L.L, P.O. Box 2688 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Email: [email protected]

© Gulf Who's Who Web Directory 2012-2030, All Rights Reserved.

How it Works

• Enter your dream destination and prospective travel dates.
• Our destination experts will get in touch with you with fantastic holiday options and exciting offers.
• Select and book a Holiday of your choice with houseoftours.com.
• Pack your bags and Fly away

70+ Destinations

Holiday experts, secure payment options, reach out to us.

• +973 16163542

Your Preferences

Your information will be kept confidential

Thank you. Your information has been sent successfully

•   Bahrain

•   Kuwait

•   Oman
•   Qatar
•   Saudi Arabia
•   United Arab Emirates

• Login Sign Up

Mail us at: [email protected]

Call us: +973 16163542.

Global travel Bahrain Building number 173, road 385, block 304, Bab al Bahrain, near Manama police station Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Our locations.

Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

59-2 Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Malaysia

+60 327899044 [email protected]

San Diego, California

402 W Broadway, Suite 400 CA 92101 San Diego, California United States of America

+ 1 858 867 4040 [email protected]

Dubai, Dubai

E307, 3rd Floor, Block E Al Shoala building, Port Saeed Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates

+971 4 397 9335 [email protected]

India, Cochin

12/903 KG building, Info park Road IMG junction Kakkanad , Ernakulam Kerala India, Cochin India

+91 484 4044111 [email protected]

houseoftours.com Caesars International Travel Co. W.L.L ,Ali Al Salem street,M2 Al Jawhara Towers Kuwait, Kuwait

+965 22261016 [email protected]

Al Hail North, Muscat Sultanate of Oman Muscat, Oman

+96824074789 [email protected]

Office no. 528 Regus Business Centre,Al Muntazah Trading Centre 5th Floor Building No. 1, Office no. 8 Hiteen Street, Muntazah Doha, Qatar

+974 4 411 4229 [email protected]

Saudi Arabia,

Global Travel Challenge Tourism Agency 15th Cross Makkah Street , Althouqbah Eastern Province Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

+966-138555003 [email protected]

Manama, Bahrain,

+973 16163542 [email protected].

House of Travel in Manama

House of Travel

🕗 opening times, comments  0, nearest travel agency.

Suha Travel & Tours

Orient Travel

Travelogiks

Farhat International Tours & Travels

SANAD TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Sri Lankan Airlines

Bahrain international travel.

Dadabhai Travel

International Travel Bureau

Cozmo Travel Manama

Kanoo travel - head office.

Jalal Travel Agency

Alqadhi travel & tourism, bahrain epress travel.

Nasser Travel & Tours S.P.C.

Hilton Travel & Tourism

Gala Travel and Tourism

Aryan Travel & Tours

Al Sabah Travel

MONTANA TRAVEL & TOURISM

📑 all categories.

House of Travel

Phone Number : +97317587588

Website : www.hot.bh..

Categories : Travel & Transportation

Opening Hours :

Address : Seef corner - Seef, Manama, Bahreïn

Where is located? 26.23473 , 50.54758 (GPS Coordinates)

Facebook : facebook.com/749030895436383

Instagram : Photos and Videos

Travel & Transportation in Bahrain

✏️ Suggest Information Update 🚩 Report this page

Travel & Transportation nearby

Companies and places nearby, what hotels, hostels and apartments are located near house of travel.

List of nearest hotels:

S Hotel Bahrain five stars hotel located at Seef district - Street No. 2845, 62 meters east .

Elite Grande five stars hotel located at Seef District, 278 meters northeast .

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre five stars hotel located at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway, 511 meters southeast .

Serene Landmark Residence five stars hotel located at Block 605 Road 1011 Area 410 Seef, 538 meters south .

The Westin Bahrain City Centre five stars hotel located at Bahrain City Centre, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway, 539 meters southeast .

Tulip Inn Bahrain Suites & Residences five stars hotel located at Al Seef, Road 1010, block 410, building 459,Sanabis Area, 628 meters southeast .

Ibis Seef Manama five stars hotel located at Ibis Seef Hotel Bahrain 1010 Sanabis 410, 694 meters southeast .

You can find and book more hotels, hostels and apartments in our interactive hotel map

Nearby cities, towns and villages

• 🇧🇭 Al Burhama
• 🇧🇭 Isa Town
• 🇧🇭 Muharraq

Reviews by country

• 🇲🇾  Malaysia   1204
• 🇦🇺  Australia   952
• 🇮🇳  India   893
• 🇿🇦  South Africa   877
• 🇬🇧  United Kingdom   659
• 🇨🇦  Canada   636
• 🇵🇭  Philippines   489
• 🇺🇦  Ukraine   308
• 🇬🇷  Greece   295
• 🇳🇬  Nigeria   268
• 🇵🇰  Pakistan   204
• 🇪🇸  Spain   198

Reviews about other places

Questions about other places.

• 🏠 WorldPlaces ›
• 🇧🇭 Bahrain ›
• House Of Travel

Languages 1

House Of Travel

• Tour Operators

You will be interested in reading this:

• [email protected]

Member Login

• Get Listed Today
• Search Members
• Search by Category
• Events Calendar
• Local Deals
• Classifieds
• How It Works
• Capital Governorate
• Hotels & Travel

House Of Travel

Hotels & Travel Manama, Capital Governorate

• Specialties (1)

Contact Information

Company details, about house of travel, write about you and your company, house of travel specialties.

• Travel Services
• Request Information »

Join Our Newsletter

• Finding Bahrain Companies is easy by searching our trusted network of top-rated Bahrain Companies.
• List Your Business
• Browse Categories
• Browse Locations
• Password Retrieval

• Bahrain Companies - Join Our Website Today »
• Not a Registered User? Create Free User Account
• Are You a Local Business List Your Company Now

House of Travel

Address Details: Street Number: 2504 Street Name: 2832 Road Municipality Subdivision: Block 428 Municipality: Al Seef Country Subdivision: Capital Country Code: BH Country: Bahrain Country Code ISO3: BHR Freeform Address: 2832 Road 2504, Al Seef, Capital Local Name: Al Seef View Port: Top Left: 26.23638,50.54032 Bottom Right: 26.23458,50.54232 Entry Point: main: 26.23554,50.54133

Tags : #TravelAgents, #Shop

Popular Places in the Area

Loumage suites and spa.

Mercure Grand Hotel Seef Hotel

Asdal Gulf Inn Boutique Hotel Seef

Rate & Write Reviews

8 of the best things to do in Bahrain

B ahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, may be the smallest country in Arab world but it sure packs a punch for visitors. You won’t find the same level of glamour as in Dubai , but visitors can discover a country that is a crossroads of modern Arabian culture, religion and history, where all the riches of the Gulf can be seen alongside the remnants of bygone eras.

The skyscrapers of its diverse capital city, Manama, are neighbours of a range of architectural highlights, museums and characterful districts. In the desert, the rolling dunes house 4,000-year-old ruins and a Formula One race track, while along the coast an array of pristine beaches lie opposite beautiful uninhabited islands.

Those discovering this corner of the Gulf will be welcomed by a blend of modern city living and an immersion into history that makes Bahrain a fascinating country to visit. Here are some of the best things you can do.

Find culture and history in Manama

The capital, Manama, has undergone a rapid trasnformation since the country gained independence from Britain in 1971. Today it is home to around 700,000 people and many of the most important landmarks in the country.

The main religious centre is the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, a large, ornately decorated space that can hold 7,000 worshippers. The Kufic calligraphy and a vast fibreglass dome are particularly impressive, and tours run daily from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday. Nearby, the Beit Al Quran houses a renowned Islamic museum and an extensive collection of Qurans (and related manuscripts) dating back centuries.

Elsewhere, the Bahrain National Museum chronicles around 6,000 years of history. It is housed in a magnificent limestone building on its own man-made island, and features exhibits such as Dilmun, Tylos and Islam and Traditional Trades and Crafts.

Head to the Al Fateh Corniche – the city’s waterside promenade – for a run, a long walk or just to sit in a green space by the water; it’s also a great place to watch the sunset). The Adliya district is known as the city’s most bohemian area, filled with galleries, bars, clubs and international restaurants, while Seef, the waterfront district, is best for shopping and nightlife. The Amwaj Islands – a collection of man-made islands in the Gulf – feature malls, the beautiful Solymar beach, an entertainment complex known as The Lagoon and even a mini waterpark for kids.

Read more on North Africa and Middle East travel :

• Dubai city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in the UAE’s holiday capital
• Morocco travel guide: Everything you should know before you go
• The best all-inclusive holiday resorts in Egypt

Wander through the Manama Souk

Also known as the Bab Al Bahrain souk, this is the capital’s large open-air market, where centuries of tradition meet modernity, mainly in the form of locals picking up foods, spices and clothing. It’s a network of narrow cobbled streets and alleyways crammed with animated vendors, offering as much of a cultural experience as you can get in Bahrain.

Take in the sounds, smells of spices, sweet shops and street food, or browse through dozens of stalls selling anything from hand-woven rugs and traditional clothing to jewellery and souvenirs. After you’ve finished haggling, stop for Arabian coffee and teas, samosas or shawarmas.

Traverse the desert

With much of the country located in the wider Arabian Desert area, an excursion onto the dunes is a popular activity. Sakhir is the main desert region; as well as being the site of the International Circuit (Bahrain’s motor racing course), it is home to vast expanses of golden dunes and undisturbed night skies. The desert activities aren’t as action-packed as the dune bashing or buggy tours that can be foundin other Gulf countries; instead, the majority of excursions are 4x4 safaris, camel rides, camping trips or guided tours.

VisitBahrain offers a four-hour guided tour of the desert for £60. It starts at 2pm every day at the International Circuit, where you begin by overlooking the track before moving on to the Royal Camel Farm and then the country’s very first oil well.

Visiting the Tree of Life, a standalone tree in the middle of the sands, is a highlight, while the last two stops are the Riffa Fort – a 200-year-old fort that used to be the Sheikh’s residence – and the A’Ali Burial Mounds, a 4,000-year-old burial site.

Visit an island

Most people only visit the main island (Bahrain Island) and Muharraq (home to its own city), though there are a few others that are worth visiting. Far from the development of Manama, they offer an oasis of calm with pristine beaches, clear waters and protected areas for the environment and wildlife.

The Al Dar Islands are the most popular to visit. They can be reached from Sitra (which itself lies 15 minutes away from Manama) via an eight-minute boat trip, costing roughly 8 BHD (£16). You’ll find locals mixing with tourists on the shores, admiring the crystalline waters while swimming or relaxing on the beach. For ultimate relaxation, you can rent beach huts for the day for £60, though the more adventurous may fancy a boat trip for fishing or dolphin spotting.

Hawar is the other main group, a 16-island archipelago that can be reached within 45 minutes from the Durrat Marina in the south of the country. Much of it is home to protected species such as dugongs, green turtles and sea birds. You can take day trips to the islands for around £40 (leaving at 8am and returning at 4pm), or, if you plan on visiting from 2024, you can stay in the only hotel on the islands, the soon-to-open Mantis Bahrain Hotel and Resort.

Go pearl diving

According to Unesco, “harvesting pearls from oyster beds in the Persian Gulf shaped the island of Bahrain’s economy for millennia”. The country was the best-known source of pearls since ancient times, with the industry peaking the early 20th century. Nowadays, the sites and oyster beds near Muharraq are a Unesco Heritage Site; as well as visiting, tourists can try an immersive experience and dive for pearls themselves.

Diving was only recently opened up to tourists and requires a diving pass (which costs around £11) and a booking with a licensed diving centre. Dives last for two hours and cost around £64; you are allowed to collect up to 60 oysters, and can keep any pearls that you find.

See archaeological ruins

Bahrain has a history dating back to the Dilmun civilisation, which was known to have inhabited the region as long ago as 3000BC. Amazingly, there are several ruins of this ancient civilisation that still stand around the country. The Qal’at al-Bahrain is the most important historical site (according to Unesco, it would have been the ancient capital of Dilmun), and the excavated areas include a sea tower, a northern city wall and parts of several palaces cemeteries, though the most intact feature is the Portuguese fort built on top of the mound in the 14th century.

In the west of the island, there are several Dilmun burial mounds (another Unesco site), while the Saar Heritage Park contains a burial complex, a Dilmun temple and the remains of a five-acre early Dilmun town. Nearby, the Barbar Temple contains the remains of a temple dedicated to the Dilmun water god, with many tools, weapons and ceramics from the excavation site now on display at the Bahrain National Museum.

Hit the beach

A day at the beach is a good option in Bahrain. Average temperatures can reach as high as 35C at the height of summer, and even in December and January they’ll range from 17C to 20C.

Bahrain Bay is popular with locals and tourists looking for entertainment near the centre of Manama, calm enough for swinning and with facilities for water sports. The largest beach is Al Jazayer, while Budaiya, Malkiya and Diraz have both natural beauty and more secluded, unspoilt locations. For parties, try Solymar, a beach club offering international cuisine alongside water sports and afternoon parties.

Take a trip to the International Circuit

Located in the heart of the Sakhir desert – roughly 30 minutes by car from Manama – the Bahrain International Circuit is mostly known as the host of the annual Bahrain Grand Prix, running since 2004 and usually taking place in March or April. Other major events at the course include the Bahrain Drag Racing Championships and the World Endurance Championships.

Open tours of the circuit are priced around £14, while visitors can drive a go-kart on part of the track, from £50 for a 30-minute session. Alternatively, you can ride as a passenger or drive your own Renault Clio (used in the BNI Clio Cup championship) or SR1, an entry-level race car.

Read our reviews of the best winter sun hotels

From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests. To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here .

• ​ Flight Time Calculator
• ​ Distance Calculator
• ​ Jet Lag
• ​ World Clock
• ​ Airports
• ​ Currency Convertor
• ​ Train Timings
• ​ India Maps

Distance Between Manama and Moscow

Given below is the distance between Moscow, Russia and Manama, Bahrain . A map showing location of Moscow and Manama with air travel direction is also provided. Along with Manama - Moscow distance , you can also find current time & time difference between Moscow and Manama, lattitude & longitude of both cities and flight duration.

Distance To Manama From Moscow is: 2141 miles / 3445.61 km / 1860.48 nautical miles

Time in moscow and manama are same..

No Custom Content.  

Moscow to Manama Distance • Map & Travel Direction

Travel direction from Moscow to Manama is and direction from Manama to Moscow is

The map below shows the location of Moscow and Manama. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between Manama and Moscow.

What is the travel distance between Moscow, Russia and Manama, Bahrain? How many miles is it from Manama to Moscow. 2141 miles / 3445.61 km is the flight distance between these two places.

Use the Distance calculator given below to find distance between any two cities or places.

Result page displays distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles along with an interactive map showing travel direction.

Use this distance calculator to find air distance and flight distance from Moscow to Manama or any other city in Bahrain. The distance show here is the Moscow - Manama distance / Milage. Find distance to other countries and cities from Moscow and Russia.

Expedia Rewards is now One Key™

Cheap flights from moscow (dme) to manama (bah).

Add a place to stay

Direct flights only

Featured airlines

• trending down icon Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
• bex rewards loyalty icon Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
• one key icon Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash Learn about One Key

Moscow to Manama Flights

Whether you’re looking for a grand adventure or just want to get away for a last-minute break, flights from Moscow to Manama offer the perfect respite. Not only does exploring Manama provide the chance to make some magical memories, dip into delectable dishes, and tour the local landmarks, but the cheap airfare means you won’t bust your budget. So no matter whether your ideal itinerary involves flying one way, non-stop, or round trip, you’re bound to find flights that match your schedule on Expedia, and at prices that won’t shock your wallet.

Bagging a cheap flight from Moscow to Manama may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

With so many affordable flights and so many wonderful adventures awaiting you, there’s no reason to put off booking a fantastic flight from DME to BAH today. So don’t leave it to the last minute to make your dream trip a reality: pack your bags with your go-to travel accessories, put together your list of must-see attractions and can’t-miss activities, and get ready to broaden your horizons – with Expedia, the wonders of Manama are only a plane trip away. Book your travel arrangements with us today!

If you would like to book flights to Manama more flexibly many prefer to purchase one-way tickets with options to take different airlines. A one way ticket to Manama is now!

Frequently asked questions

• Trending Routes
• Top Flights Destinations

More Popular Airlines

• Flights From Other Airports
• Expedia's Latest Trends

Top Routes from Moscow

• Moscow to Bangkok (DME - BKK)
• Moscow to Abuja (DME - ABV)
• Moscow to Denpasar (DME - DPS)
• Moscow to St. Petersburg (DME - LED)

Top Flight Destinations

• Flights to Manama
• Flights to Muharraq
• Flights to Zallaq
• Flights to Budaiya
• Flights to Hamala
• Flights to Sitra
• Flights to Durrat Al Bahrain
• Flights to Riffa
• Flights to Saar
• Flights to Hawar
• Flights to Madinat Hamad
• Flights to Isa Town
• Flights to Al Janabiyah
• Flights to A'ali
• Flights to Barbar
• Flights to Tubli
• Flights to Al Mazrowiah
• Royal Air Maroc
• Uzbekistan Airways
• S7 Airlines
• Ethiopian Airlines

Nearby Airports

• Ostafyevo Airport (OSF)
• Vnukovo Intl. Airport (VKO)
• Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
• Yuzhny Airport (IWA)
• Lipetsk Airport (LPK)

Ukraine war latest: Belarus deploys extra air defence forces to border; 10 Ukrainian prisoners freed with Vatican's help

Ten Ukrainian civilians who had been imprisoned in Russia for years have been released after mediation from the Vatican. Overnight, five people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian village. Listen to a Sky News podcast on Putin and North Korea while you scroll.

Saturday 29 June 2024 18:05, UK

• Five killed, including two children, in Ukrainian strike on Russian village
• Ten Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia freed after Vatican mediation
• Belarus deploys additional air defence forces to Ukraine border
• Your questions answered : Has the West been honest about Ukraine's failures?
• Listen to the Daily above and tap here to follow wherever you get your podcasts

Ask a question or make a comment

We're pausing our live coverage for now. 

You can scroll below to catch up on the latest developments, and we'll be back with our regular coverage tomorrow. 

Six people have been killed in a Russian attack on a small town in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, a Ukrainian official has said. 

A further eight people have been injured, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. 

Infrastructure, a shop and residential buildings in Vilniansk have also been damaged, he added. 

The strike comes after five people were killed in the Kursk region of Russian due to a Ukrainian drone attack. 

Two young children were also injured in the strike on the village of Gorodishche, around 73 miles (118km) from the Ukrainian border, Kursk governor Alexey Smirnov said. 

Two other people were injured and were in a "serious condition" in hospital, he added. 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met one of the men released from Russian captivity earlier today. 

The Ukrainian president met Nariman Dzhelyal who was successfully returned home after three years in captivity. 

"We will bring security to all our people and peace to Ukraine. I thank everyone who is helping. I thank Nariman for this meeting and for his strength," Mr Zelenskyy said. 

Mr Dzhelyal was detained in Crimea in 2021 while serving as the first deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People. 

During his imprisonment, he sent several letters, Mr Zelenskyy said. 

He added that in one of them he wrote: "We are fighting not only for the integrity of our territories but also for the unity of our society, our beautiful, strong nation." 

US officials told Reuters news agency late last night that the Biden administration would provide Ukraine with $150m (£118.6m) worth of weapons and ammunition, including HAWK air defence interceptors and 155 millimetre artillery munitions.

The weapons aid package is expected be unveiled on Monday, the officials said.

Ukraine has urgently requested air defence support as Russia has pounded its energy facilities in recent weeks via aerial attacks. 

The US began shipping HAWK interceptor missiles to Ukraine in 2022 as an upgrade to the shoulder-launched Stinger air defence missile systems - a smaller, shorter-range system. 

The support package will include other munitions and equipment to support Ukraine's defence needs, the officials added. 

The US has provided Ukraine with more than $50bn (£39.5bn) in military aid since 2022. 

We reported earlier on the 10 Ukrainian civilians who were released from Russian captivity earlier today after years of imprisonment (see 8.49am post). 

Watch them reunite with their loved ones in Kyiv's international airport in newly released footage.

A report by the Ukrainian military's centre for strategic communications has found that the country's forces have damaged or destroyed more than 30 Russian military aircraft in the first six months of 2024. 

Most of the strikes against the aircraft have taken place in occupied Ukraine except for a handful of strikes over the Sea of Azov and within Russia, the centre said, as reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). 

The centre did not specify what portion of these Ukrainian strikes were air defence interceptions of Russian aircraft in flight and what percentage were strikes against Russian aircraft at airfields. 

The ISW said they were unable to verify the report.

But it said the downing of Russian aircraft, especially critical aircraft like the A-50 and Il-22, has temporarily constrained Russian aviation activities over occupied Ukraine, but added Ukrainian forces "have yet to be able to significantly attempt to contest the air domain".

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Russian strikes have resulted in Ukraine losing around 80% of its thermal power and one third of its hydroelectric power.

Discussing the attack in Dnipro, Mr Zelenskyy said it was a reminder to Ukraine's allies that the country needed more air defence systems. 

He said: "This is why we constantly remind all of our partners: only a sufficient amount of high quality of air defence systems, only a sufficient amount of determination from the world at large can stop Russian terror."

Kyiv has also struck back at Russia with its own attacks, which also often target energy infrastructure.

Belarus has deployed additional air defence forces to its border with Ukraine to protect "critical infrastructure facilities" due to increased Ukrainian drone activity, a Belarusian military commander has said.

Belarus, an ally of Russia, said earlier this week it had shot down a quadcopter that had illegally crossed the border from Ukraine "to collect information about the Belarusian border infrastructure". 

The situation in the airspace over the border remains tense, Andrei Severinchik, commander of the Belarusian Air Defence Forces, said. 

"We are ready to decisively use all available forces and means to protect our territory and the population of the Republic of Belarus from possible provocations in the airspace," he said. 

Belarus' defence ministry said earlier today it had information showing Ukraine had been moving more troops, weapons and military equipment to the northern Zhytomyr region, which borders Belarus. 

There was no immediate response from Ukraine. 

Russian elites and oligarchs have reportedly moved from criticising the country's war effort in Ukraine to supporting it, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported.

Mikhail Zygar, the founder of the Russian opposition television channel TV Rain, reported that many elites who were opposed to the war in 2022 started to support the war in 2023 because they "believe Russia is prevailing".

Mr Zygar said these people made this assessment due to Russia's slow but steady battlefield gains, a persisting Ukrainian munitions disadvantage, and perceived "waning" Western security assistance to Ukraine.

One anonymous Russian oligarch who previously criticised the war reportedly told Mr Zygar that Russia must win the war otherwise "they won't allow us to live... and Russia would collapse".

The ISW said it cannot independently verify Mr Zygar's reporting but it is consistent with the institute's assessment that this section of Russian society came to heel behind Vladimir Putin in support of the war after his government intensified crackdowns against elites in the wake of the 2022 invasion. 

As Russia announces it has captured a second village in 24 hours (see 12.26pm post), let's take a look at where Russia has advanced along the frontline with Ukraine. 

As well as pockets of advances on the border north of Kharkiv, Russia appears to have captured areas along the length of the front, from the Donetsk region right up to the western edge of Luhansk.

Be the first to get Breaking News

Install the Sky News app for free