Some of the protesters in Minsk headed towards the Palace of Independence. A cordon was set up near him

Some of the protesters gathered near the stele "Minsk - Hero City" headed towards the State Flag Square. It is reported by Tut.by.

Near the square is the Palace of Independence. It is called the residence of Alexander Lukashenko, but he does not live there permanently, but works, holds official events and receives foreign delegations.

According to Radio Liberty, a cordon of law enforcement officers was built near the Palace of Independence. There is a water cannon in the center, there are also cars to disperse demonstrations, writes Tut.by. The protesters stopped about 200 meters from the cordon. They are chanting "Tribunal!", "Go away!".

the protesters to go to the State Flag Square called on The opposition telegram channel Nexta . However, after about 40 minutes, the channel called on the protesters who moved to the square to return to the center of Minsk or continue the protests in their areas.

Updated . The Telegram channel Nexta , citing its sources, and the Belsat channel , citing its journalists, reported that Lukashenka is now in the Palace of Independence.

• On August 23, the action "March of New Belarus" takes place in Minsk. it have joined According to Tut.by and Euroradio, at least 100,000 people . The protesters gathered on Independence Square, then moved to the stele "Minsk - Hero City", which was guarded by military personnel.