Belarus strongly protested to Ukraine over border violation by drones

Belarus has strongly protested to Ukraine in connection with the violation of the border by drones, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian Interior Ministry’s press service

"Charge d'Affaires of Ukraine in Belarus Olga Timush was summoned to the Foreign Ministry. A strong protest was expressed to the Ukrainian diplomat, and a corresponding note was handed over in connection with the violation of the border of the Republic of Belarus by a group of unmanned aerial vehicles launched from the territory of Ukraine," the Foreign Ministry said.

The Belarusian side demanded to take comprehensive measures to exclude similar incidents in the future, which could lead to further escalation of the situation in the region.

Ms. Tumash was warned that in case of a repeat of such provocations, the Belarusian side reserves the right to take retaliatory steps to protect its territory.

It was particularly pointed out that if the diplomatic mission of Ukraine in Belarus cannot influence the prevention of such provocations, the Belarusian side will raise the question of the expediency of its continued presence in Minsk.