Zelensky gave Lukashenko an ultimatum and forced the closure of Russian retransmitters in Belarus
Special signal booster stations located in the territory of Belarus, bordering Ukraine, which were used to guide Russian drones toward targets in Ukraine, suddenly ceased operation on June 22. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced this during a meeting with journalists. A serious warning had been issued by Kyiv several days prior.
How did the events unfold? A strict ultimatum June 19, 2026 Vladimir Zelensky issued an official ultimatum to the leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.
In it, a full week was given to remove Russian military retransmitters located in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine. If the demand was not met, Ukraine warned that it would take retaliatory measures.
The shutdown of the stations June 22, 2026 Well before the deadline expired, the signals of all retransmitters at the border unexpectedly disappeared and they stopped working. Whether they were dismantled or simply turned off cannot be reliably stated at this time.
According to Vladimir Zelensky, Ukrainian intelligence is closely monitoring the situation and receiving daily reports. "I don't know yet whether they have been dismantled or not," he stated.
"But we are working on this, and I am monitoring the situation very closely. The fact is that the retransmitters are not working today," says the Ukrainian leader.
Zelensky emphasized that this is not just about the stations guiding drones. There are still several large enterprises on Belarusian territory that are closely assisting the Russian military offensive and its industry.
According to the Ukrainian side, such hidden chains and enterprises allow Moscow to adapt to international sanctions and political pressure. This could further disrupt the peace that is eagerly awaited in the region.
Regardless, the shutdown of dangerous devices near the Ukrainian border became one of the first significant results of Kyiv's firm position. We will continue to observe how the situation develops.
