"Ukraine on High Alert as Belarus Ties to Russia Deepen: Kyiv Boosts Border Defenses Amid Surge in Russian Spy Drones. Ukraine is taking no chances as Moscow's influence over Minsk grows, with a significant increase in Russian spy drones flying into the country from Belarusian airspace. Senior officials in Kyiv are voicing growing concerns over Belarus's involvement in the war, prompting a swift response from Ukrainian authorities. In a bid to bolster its defenses, Ukraine has reinforced its northern border with fortified fortifications, including anti-tank ditches and barbed wire, as troops report a 20% spike in Russian intelligence drones since January, heightening tensions in the region."
Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian airspace have sharply increased since the beginning of the year, as senior officials in Kyiv express mounting concern over Belarus’s involvement in the war.Ukraine has stepped up by reinforcing fortifications on its northern border, including anti-tank ditches, concrete “dragons’ teeth” obstacles to block armoured vehicles and new areas of barbed wire. Troops operating along the border say they have noted a jump of about 20% in Russian intelligence drones since January. Continue reading...
