Kyiv gave Belarus ruler week to remove Russia's drone relays. They went silent in three days, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine gave Belarus a one-week ultimatum to remove Russian drone relays from its territory. Within three days, the relays went silent, and President Zelenskyy says he doesn't know whether Belarus dismantled them or Ukraine acted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv gave the Belarusian leader a one-week ultimatum to remove Russian drone relays from Belarusian territory. These relays were being used to support Russian military operations in Ukraine.
Within three days of the deadline, the relays went silent. Zelenskyy stated that he does not yet know whether Belarus dismantled them or Ukrainian forces took action. "Whether Belarus dismantled them or Ukraine acted, the president says he does not yet know," his statement read.
The announcement sheds light on the delicate diplomatic dynamics between Ukraine and Belarus. Russia has used Belarusian territory for various military purposes, including drone relay stations. Ukraine's ultimatum appears to be an effort to degrade Russia's military capabilities without direct confrontation.
This development occurs as Russia intensifies its assaults on Ukraine, including extensive drone attacks. The silencing of the relays may affect Russian drone operations, but the exact impact remains unclear.
Zelenskyy did not provide further details on how the relays were silenced. It is unknown whether Belarus yielded to the pressure or whether Ukraine conducted a covert operation. Regardless, this move highlights Ukraine's proactive measures to counter Russian military infrastructure.
