>Communications equipment that Ukraine says was helping support Russian drone strikes from Belarusian territory has stopped operating, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on June 24, days after issuing an ultimatum to Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko.
>The development follows Zelensky’s warning to Minsk that Belarus had one week to remove the equipment or face unspecified action from Ukraine.
>”According to the information I received… the equipment stopped operating on the Belarusian territory as of June 22,” Zelensky said. “Whether it has been dismantled or not, I honestly don’t know yet.” “The fact is that, as of today, the equipment is no longer operating.”
>The Ukrainian president previously said the systems consisted of relay equipment mounted on communications towers and were being used to support Russian drone attacks against Ukraine.
>Russia’s Shahed-type attack drones are known to rely on radio communications networks and ground-based infrastructure to navigate during long-range strikes.
>Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994, remains one of Moscow’s closest allies and has provided political and military support to Russia throughout its full-scale war against Ukraine.
>Following Zelensky’s ultimatum, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused Kyiv of displaying “aggression” and violating Belarus’s sovereignty.
>The Kremlin also said on June 22 that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko planned to meet in the near future to discuss Zelensky’s warning to Minsk.
Virtual-History-6099 on
Threats which actually have an effect because they’re made by someone who walks the walk. Zelensky is someone taco will never be.
USHEV2 on
Good boy, Luka. Now it’s time to move to a windowless single-storey residence.
2EscapedCapybaras on
Lukashenko isn’t stupid. He has put off Putin’s attempts to get him into the war since day one.
hoopjoness on
Luka walking a damn tightrope wow. Must be miserable living with that much anxiety of your own making lol
ArgentineBeauty on
Ukraine gave Belarus a week.
Belarus apparently didn’t spend the whole week thinking about it.
Shows how the tide is turning in this war 🇺🇦
No_Celery_5373 on
Lukashenko has done a pretty impressive job of staying in power for so long, but being caught between two superior powers breathing down your neck is probably a new level of discomfort.
coconutpete52 on
“If you do not remove them – we will do it ourselves” has got to be a strong second place to “I do not need a ride, I need ammunition”.
GoodDayToPlayTheGame on
“Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994” – A long sitting ruler is seldom a good sign of a healthy democracy.
JoeSicko on
Big Z, the leader of the FREE world.
WorstCPANA on
Exactly what needs to happen, the dictatorships that Putin surrounded Russia with need to start falling. Putin’s threats only carry weight when they have the facade of being strong.
soyeahiknow on
Blow up a tower to send a message
Upbeat_Parking_7794 on
“the systems consisted of relay equipment mounted on communications”
Probably other communications would be affected in case of attack by Ukraine.
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>Communications equipment that Ukraine says was helping support Russian drone strikes from Belarusian territory has stopped operating, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on June 24, days after issuing an ultimatum to Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko.
>The development follows Zelensky’s warning to Minsk that Belarus had one week to remove the equipment or face unspecified action from Ukraine.
>”According to the information I received… the equipment stopped operating on the Belarusian territory as of June 22,” Zelensky said. “Whether it has been dismantled or not, I honestly don’t know yet.” “The fact is that, as of today, the equipment is no longer operating.”
>The Ukrainian president previously said the systems consisted of relay equipment mounted on communications towers and were being used to support Russian drone attacks against Ukraine.
>Russia’s Shahed-type attack drones are known to rely on radio communications networks and ground-based infrastructure to navigate during long-range strikes.
>Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994, remains one of Moscow’s closest allies and has provided political and military support to Russia throughout its full-scale war against Ukraine.
>Following Zelensky’s ultimatum, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused Kyiv of displaying “aggression” and violating Belarus’s sovereignty.
>The Kremlin also said on June 22 that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko planned to meet in the near future to discuss Zelensky’s warning to Minsk.
Threats which actually have an effect because they’re made by someone who walks the walk. Zelensky is someone taco will never be.
Good boy, Luka. Now it’s time to move to a windowless single-storey residence.
Lukashenko isn’t stupid. He has put off Putin’s attempts to get him into the war since day one.
Luka walking a damn tightrope wow. Must be miserable living with that much anxiety of your own making lol
Ukraine gave Belarus a week.
Belarus apparently didn’t spend the whole week thinking about it.
Shows how the tide is turning in this war 🇺🇦
Lukashenko has done a pretty impressive job of staying in power for so long, but being caught between two superior powers breathing down your neck is probably a new level of discomfort.
“If you do not remove them – we will do it ourselves” has got to be a strong second place to “I do not need a ride, I need ammunition”.
“Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since 1994” – A long sitting ruler is seldom a good sign of a healthy democracy.
Big Z, the leader of the FREE world.
Exactly what needs to happen, the dictatorships that Putin surrounded Russia with need to start falling. Putin’s threats only carry weight when they have the facade of being strong.
Blow up a tower to send a message
“the systems consisted of relay equipment mounted on communications”
Probably other communications would be affected in case of attack by Ukraine.