In the border communities of the Volyn region, large-scale engineering structures resembling tunnels made of black mesh are beginning to appear on the roads. These are not elements of futuristic design, but a new line of defense — anti-drone nets designed to protect civilian infrastructure and transport from drone attacks.
The decision to implement such structures was announced by the head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration (RMA), Roman Romanyuk. According to him, such security measures will become mandatory for certain sections of roads, in particular in the Shatsk community.
Preparing for the worst-case scenario
Romanyuk emphasized that the preparation of defensive lines in the region began long before the start of the full-scale invasion. Today, Volyn is positioned as one of the most prepared border regions of Ukraine. Engineering obstacles have already been arranged, and strongpoints have been reinforced.
The installation of nets is a logical continuation of work to improve security. "We must be maximally ready for any development of events," stated the head of the RMA. He acknowledged that the appearance of such structures may cause concern among local residents, who see this as a sign of impending danger.
"This somewhat alarms the local population, many assume that it is dangerous. God forbid they are needed for use. But we must be ready in any case," Romanyuk commented on the situation.
Deterrence factor and threat from the north
The presence of fortifications is viewed by the authorities as an important factor in deterring potential threats from Belarus. Romanyuk directly pointed out that risks remain as long as Alexander Lukashenko remains in power in Minsk. At the same time, he noted that at the moment, no accumulation of Belarusian troops or military equipment is being recorded near the border with the Volyn region.
However, the context of regional security remains tense. In May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is considering several scenarios for expanding the war, including the possible involvement of Belarus. Earlier, the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, reported that the 1,085-kilometer border is under strict control and continues to be vigorously reinforced.
The situation is exacerbated by regular statements from Minsk about alleged attacks by Ukrainian drones, as well as the conduct of joint nuclear exercises with Russia. Experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) note that they do not yet see signs of preparation for a ground invasion from Belarusian territory, but do not rule out that Russia could use this territory to strike western regions of Ukraine.
Anti-drone nets over the roads of Volyn have become a vivid symbol of the new reality: even in the rear, far from the front line, infrastructure must be protected from high-tech threats.