Zelensky warns of strong response if Belarus supports Russian drone operations

He announced this in his nightly video address, Ukrinform reports.

"We will respond firmly to the fact that Belarus continues to provide its services to Russia in its terror against Ukraine. There have already been cases where special equipment was installed on the territory of Belarus to support Shahed attacks against Kyiv and our northern regions along the Belarusian border. Unfortunately, this did strengthen Russian strikes at the time. But we took action and destroyed the relevant antennas. Now, our intelligence indicates that Russia intends to continue using the territory of Belarus, as well as the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to build ground-based control stations for long-range UAVs. There will be responses, and they will be tangible," Zelensky said.

He also noted that Ukraine has confirmation that Russian forces continue to provide intelligence support to the Iranian regime.

"This is clearly destructive activity, and it must be stopped, as it only leads to further destabilization. All decent states are interested in guaranteeing security and preventing a larger crisis. Markets are already reacting negatively, and this is significantly complicating the fuel situation in many countries. Thus, by helping the Iranian regime stay afloat and strike more accurately, the Russians are effectively prolonging the war. There must be a response," Zelensky said.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine