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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 24
Belarus Repeaters Aiding Russian Drones Ceased on June 22 After Zelenskyy’s 1-Week Ultimatum
Updated
Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 24

Belarus Repeaters Aiding Russian Drones Ceased on June 22 After Zelenskyy’s 1-Week Ultimatum

3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 24

Summary

  • June 22 marked the shutdown of signal repeaters in Belarus that Zelenskyy said had been helping Russian drones target Ukrainian cities, citing reports from Ukraine’s military chief and intelligence services.
  • Zelenskyy said the systems are no longer operating but it is still unclear whether they were dismantled, adding that he is receiving daily updates and closely monitoring the situation.
  • A 1-week ultimatum issued by Zelenskyy on June 19 had warned Alexander Lukashenko to remove the repeaters or Ukraine would do it itself.
  • Ukrainian border guards said on June 24 that drone incursions through Chernihiv Oblast had eased and that no mass Shahed flights had been recorded along the Belarus-Ukraine border in recent days.

Insights

Was the 2024 repeater shutdown a Ukrainian victory or a calculated Russian tactical retreat?
How did Russia's drone tactics evolve after its Belarusian signal repeaters went dark in 2024?
Did Lukashenko's 2024 concession to Ukraine signal a lasting shift in his allegiance to Russia?