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. This is stated in the statement of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, reports UNN.
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On August 9, 2024, a group of attack drones launched from the territory of Ukraine violated the border of the Republic of Belarus and was shot down by the air defense forces of our country. This is a very serious incident that will not be left without a proper international legal and substantive assessment
Official Minsk said that such steps "are being taken by the Ukrainian leadership with the obvious connivance or even incitement of well-known external players.
It is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus will immediately provide detailed information about the incident to the relevant UN and OSCE structures, as well as to members of international organizations and associations of which Belarus is a member.
We will also initiate appropriate consultations with our allies and partners, as well as through international organizations. Of course, Belarus will fully exercise its right to self-defense and will respond appropriately to any provocations or hostile actions
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