Belarus Halts Russian Drone Repeaters After Zelenskyy’s 7-Day Ultimatum
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 24
Belarus Halts Russian Drone Repeaters After Zelenskyy’s 7-Day Ultimatum
3 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 24
Summary
June 22 marked the shutdown of signal repeaters in Belarus that Russia had used to steer Shahed drones toward targets in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
The halt came 3 days after Kyiv publicly warned Minsk to remove the equipment within 7 days or face unilateral action to disable it.
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence and the commander-in-chief confirmed the signals had stopped, but Kyiv still has not verified whether the hardware was dismantled.
The repeaters had been identified in Belarus’s Homiel and Brest regions along Ukraine’s northern border, where they helped Russian forces adjust drone flight paths during the war.
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Overview
Belarus has stopped hosting Russian drone repeater operations, which had allowed Russia to control and guide Shahed-type strike drones during attacks on Ukraine. This move directly impacts Russia’s ability to target Ukrainian infrastructure, as these repeaters were crucial for adjusting drone flight paths. The halt follows increased Ukrainian vigilance and public warnings from President Zelensky about Belarusian military activities near the border. Intelligence reports had also raised concerns about Belarus being drawn into further aggression. The cessation marks a significant shift in the operational dynamics along Ukraine’s northern border, complicating future Russian aerial attacks from Belarusian territory.