Lukashenko, a former Soviet state farm boss, was shown in state media footage flying over the protests in a helicopter before landing at his residence and emerging in body armor with a rifle in his hand. Demonstrators carried flags symbolizing their opposition to Lukashenko and chanted for him to leave power and for new elections to be held. The crowd marched towards Lukashenko's residence at the Independence Palace, on the northern edge of the capital, the majority gathering at some distance, while a smaller group approached to between 10 and 20 meters of the building. Some protesters milling below chanted "coward" as a helicopter was seen flying out of the residence. It was the first time in this month's demonstrations that protesters have neared the building's doors. The crowd began to disperse in early evening.


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