MOSCOW (Reuters) – Belarus sent more troops to reinforce its border with Ukraine on Saturday, saying Ukrainian drones had violated its airspace in the course of Kyiv’s military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Belarus Ukraine Border Tensions have sharply intensified following Belarus’s recent decision to increase its military presence at the border. #BelarusUkraineBorderTensions
Belarus’ Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires and demanded measures to prevent such incidents. They also suggested that a repeat could lead Belarus to reconsider Kyiv’s diplomatic presence in Minsk.
President Alexander Lukashenko announced that air defense forces destroyed several Ukrainian drones violating Belarusian airspace. The drones were intercepted in the Mogilev region, which borders Russia.
Lukashenko, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, said others were later destroyed near the Russian city of Yaroslavl.
“I don’t understand why Ukraine had to do this. We have to look into it,” the BelTA news agency quoted him as saying. “But we have…made ourselves clear and conveyed to them that any provocation will not go unanswered.”
The state television channel Belarus1 showed footage of what it said were fragments of downed drones.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry, in comments also appearing on BelTA, said Minsk demanded “comprehensive measures” to ensure such incidents were not repeated.
“It was pointed out…that if Ukraine’s diplomatic representation in Belarus cannot have an effect on preventing such provocations, the Belarusian side will raise the issue of the appropriateness of its continued presence in Minsk.”
Finally, the international community watches closely as Belarus Ukraine Border Tensions continue to evolve. As both nations navigate this delicate situation, ongoing diplomatic efforts will be crucial. Meanwhile, the buildup of troops signifies a serious shift in the geopolitical landscape, warranting careful observation. #BelarusUkraineBorderTensions
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