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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that relay stations located in Belarus and used to support Russian strikes against Ukraine have ceased operating as of June 22.
Speaking to journalists on June 24, Zelenskyy said the information had been confirmed by Ukraine’s military command and intelligence services, UATV English reports.
“According to the information reported to me by the Commander-in-Chief and our intelligence services, the relevant relay stations stopped operating on the territory of Belarus on June 22. Whether they were dismantled or not, I honestly do not know yet, but we are working on it. I am monitoring the situation very closely and receive daily reports. The fact is that these relay stations are not functioning today,” Zelenskyy said.
The president did not specify whether the systems had been removed or merely switched off, but stressed that Ukrainian authorities continue to monitor the situation.
On June 19, Zelenskyy revealed that relay stations had been deployed along the Belarusian border and were being used to help guide Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities and communities.
At the time, he gave Belarus one week to dismantle the equipment voluntarily, warning that Ukraine could take appropriate action if the issue was not resolved.
On June 21, Zelenskyy said Belarusian authorities had not yet responded to Ukraine’s demand to deactivate the relay stations.
According to Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, there is currently no Russian or Belarusian strike force positioned along the Belarusian border that appears ready to launch an invasion of Ukraine.
