On August 10, 2024, Charge d'Affaires of Ukraine in the Republic of Belarus Olga Tymush was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. This was reported by UNN with reference to a statement by the Belarusian Ministry.
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A strong protest was expressed to the Ukrainian diplomat and a note was handed over in connection with the violation of the border of the Republic of Belarus by a group of unmanned aerial vehicles launched from the territory of Ukraine
It is noted that Minsk demanded demanded that comprehensive measures be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, which could lead to further escalation of the situation in the region.
The Ukrainian diplomat was also warned that if such provocations are repeated, the Belarusian side reserves the right to take retaliatory measures to protect its territory.
If Ukraine's diplomatic mission in Belarus fails to prevent such provocations, the Belarusian side will raise the question of the expediency of its further presence in Minsk
Recall
Minsk said that a group of drones allegedly violated the border of the Republic of Belarus and was shot down by the country's air defense forces. They called it an attempt to escalate the situation.