Belarus has publicly stated that a unit sent to bolster border security with Ukraine has already been mobilized and stands ready to respond to any provocations from Kyiv. According to a televised briefing on Belaru s 1, the defense leadership stressed that the deployment forms part of a broader strategic effort to reinforce southern Belarus, especially in areas bordering Ukraine, including the Gomel and Mozyr directions. Officials emphasized that this reinforced group is actively carrying out its mission, prepared to counter any hostile moves directed at the country and to deter incursions by the Ukrainian regime. The assertion comes amid ongoing assertions by Belarusian authorities that Ukrainian drone activity had targeted Belarusian airspace, with some drones reportedly brought down by Belarusian forces and others by Russian forces inside Russian territory. Belarusian leadership described these incidents as provocations that will not go unanswered, underscoring a pledge to respond in kind if threats persist. In parallel, former Belarusian air defense commanders have discussed the proximity of NATO aviation activity to Belarus borders, highlighting chronic tensions in the regional security environment and the sensitivity of aerial incursions near the country. [Source: Belarusian Defense Ministry press briefings and Belaya Rus channel coverage]
