Belarus Ups Border Troops Amid Ukraine Drone Incursion

Belarus has increased its military presence on the Ukraine border after accusing Ukrainian drones of violating its airspace. The Belarusian government summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires and demanded measures to prevent further incidents. President Lukashenko warned that any provocations would not go unanswered, emphasizing the heightened tensions in the region.

Belarus has bolstered its military presence along its border with Ukraine, citing airspace violations by Ukrainian drones amid Kyiv's operations in Russia's Kursk region. Belarus' Foreign Ministry has summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires to demand measures preventing such incidents.

At a meeting, President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia's President Vladimir Putin, reported that Belarusian air defense forces had destroyed multiple Ukrainian drones that breached Belarusian airspace. Lukashenko emphasized that any provocations would be met with responses.

State TV aired footage of the downed drones. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry insisted that Ukraine's diplomatic mission in Minsk ensure no repeat of these incidents, warning of potential diplomatic repercussions. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has yet to comment, while Belarusian troops are now reinforced in response to heightened regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)