Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Belarus against involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine, citing unusual activity near the shared border. He emphasized Ukraine's readiness to respond to any aggressive actions while reporting ongoing Russian strikes across multiple regions. Meanwhile, Russian forces claimed territorial gains, and Ukraine intensified drone operations against Russian targets.
- ▪Zelenskyy reported unusual activity near the Belarus-Ukraine border and warned Belarus against participating in the conflict.
- ▪Russia claimed control of Myropillia in the Sumy region and Novodmytrivka in Donetsk, advancing toward Kostiantynivka.
- ▪Ukraine reported over 400 Russian drones launched in one day and conducted drone strikes on Russia's Tuapse port.
- ▪Zelenskyy accused Russia of using Belarusian apartment blocks to launch attacks and bypass Ukrainian defenses.
- ▪Kherson suffered a deadly drone attack on a minibus, killing at least two people.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persistThe role of Belarus in Russia’s war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond to the undefined activity on the border.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated warnings to Belarus not to involve itself in Russia's invasion [File: Khalil Hamra/AP]Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated warnings to Belarus not to get involved in Russia’s invasion as he reported unusual activity near the shared border between the two.In a video address shared on social media on Saturday,…
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