Belarus Halts Russian Drone Guidance Gear After 1-Week Ukraine Ultimatum

3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 24

June 22 marked the shutdown of communications equipment in Belarus that Ukraine says helped guide Russian drone strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 24.
The halt came days after Kyiv gave Alexander Lukashenko one week to remove the relay systems from communications towers or face unspecified Ukrainian action; Zelensky said it is still unclear whether the hardware was dismantled.
Ukrainian border guards reported fewer Russian attack drones entering northern Chernihiv Oblast, and large Shahed raids along the Belarus-Ukraine border have stopped, spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said.
Belarus, ruled by Lukashenko since 1994, has been a key Russian ally throughout the war; the Kremlin called Kyiv's warning "aggression" and said Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko planned talks on the ultimatum.

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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.

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