Unexpected silence has fallen along the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Russian attack drones have not flown in this sector for three days. Experts and military observers link this pause to the probable shutdown of repeaters on Belarusian territory, which were previously used to coordinate attacks.
Information about the enemy's change in tactics is confirmed by the publication "Flagship," cited by RBC-Ukraine. The situation contrasts sharply with the situation at the end of spring and early summer 2026, when Russian UAV flights in this sector were mass occurrences. Some drones even violated the airspace of the neighboring country.
Last incident and change of vector
The last recorded case of drone flights through Belarusian territory occurred on the morning of June 21. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the movement of targets in northern Chernihiv region towards Slavutych. One of the unmanned aerial vehicles subsequently ended up on Belarusian territory, flying over the Gomel and Brest regions.
However, in the following days, despite the continuation of attacks on the Chernihiv region, Russian kamikaze drones changed their trajectories. Now they bypass the border with Belarus, choosing other routes to reach their targets.
Reason: abandonment of repeaters?
Monitoring groups suggest that the sudden change in routes is directly related to the fact that Russian troops have stopped using repeaters on Belarusian territory. Previously, it was with their help that drones were guided to targets in Ukraine.
This step may be a reaction to a tough ultimatum previously voiced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The head of state warned Minsk of the possible consequences of placing four repeaters used by Russia on its territory. Zelenskyy gave the Belarusian leadership a week to dismantle the equipment, stating that otherwise Ukraine might take necessary measures on its own.
Reaction of the international community and opposition
Kyiv's position was supported by the European Commission. In Brussels, they emphasized Ukraine's right to self-defense in response to Minsk's actions and noted that Belarus continues to facilitate Russian aggression.
Nevertheless, the situation remains tense. Representatives of the Belarusian opposition have passed data to Ukraine indicating that Minsk may be preparing for a gradual involvement in the war. Among the worrying signs, experts cite the expansion of military potential and the reorientation of the republic's economy for military needs.