Belarus Summons Ukrainian Diplomat Over Airspace Violations

Belarus' Foreign Ministry summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires after President Alexander Lukashenko reported the destruction of a dozen Ukrainian drones. The ministry demanded Ukraine take measures to prevent future airspace violations, warning of escalating regional tensions.

Belarus' Foreign Ministry summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires on Saturday, following President Alexander Lukashenko's claims that a dozen Ukrainian drones had been shot down, according to Russia's Tass news agency.

The Belarusian ministry insisted that Ukraine take comprehensive measures to prevent future airspace violations, citing concerns over escalating regional tensions.

Tass reported the ministry's press service as saying, 'The Belarusian side demanded that comprehensive measures be taken to rule out any such future incidents in the future which could lead to further escalation of the situation in the region.'

(With inputs from agencies.)