AFU put on high alert amid Belarus' activity near the border - Forbes

Last week, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko ordered to conduct a comprehensive test of combat readiness of the Armed Forces of the country, which involved drones and electronic warfare, reports Forbes. The operation, which has received the status of a long-term one, will last until spring, while reservists have been involved in it.

Kiev is closely following the events near the border.

Despite the fact that the Belarusian troops are not officially involved in the war with Russia, Belarus remains a key base for the Russian army: from here the Russian soldiers, including members of Wagner, were struck in the north of Ukraine, transported ammunition and housed," points out the newspaper.

It is known that Lukashenko refused to send his soldiers to Ukraine, explaining it by possible unpopularity among citizens and a threat to his own security. However, the construction of new military facilities and training grounds along the border has increased Kiev's anxiety.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the situation in Belarus "more dangerous," emphasising that the country continues to depend on Russia and serves as a platform for threats to Europe, including the deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles Oreshnik.

As the publication stresses, /uUkrainian authorities and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are on high alert, controlling the northern borders and closely monitoring the actions of the neighbouring country.

The situation on the border remains tense and unpredictable, while Ukraine's allies are watching the development of events, preparing for any scenarios," Forbes writes.