Zelenskyy: Russia deploys equipment for targeting "Shahed" on high-rise buildings in Belarus
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: ERA / Ida Marie Odgaard)

Russians are trying to bypass Ukrainian defensive positions of interceptors through the territory of Belarus by placing equipment for guiding shaheeds on residential buildings. This was reported by the Ukrainian intelligence service reported president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"In fact, there are antennas and other equipment on the roofs of ordinary five-story buildings that help to target objects in our western regions," Zelensky said.

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The President called it "absolute disregard" for human lives. He spoke about further informing partners and preparing joint responses.

Zelensky noted that such actions are risky for Belarus.

"We see the steps with Oreshnik, now with the help of the Shaheda. It's a pity that Belarus is surrendering its sovereignty in favor of Russia's aggressive ambitions," the president added.

  • In September, Zelenskyy stated, that to shoot down 800 "Shahed", the Defense Forces need 1600 interceptors.
  • President on bypassing Ukrainian interceptors said immediately after the December 26 bet. Then he first noted that the Russians were trying to bypass the Shahed interceptors thanks to Belarus.