Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus due to concerns that Russia is pressuring Minsk to join the conflict. Increased drone activity and new Russian military infrastructure near the border have heightened tensions in the region.
Why it matters
The potential expansion of the war front into Belarus represents a significant escalation risk for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A Ukrainian work team sets up extra razor wire in front of an anti-tank ditch in the forest close to the Belarusian border. Photograph: Peter Beaumont/The Guardian View image in fullscreen A Ukrainian work team sets up extra razor wire in front of an anti-tank ditch in the forest close to the Belarusian border. Photograph: Peter Beaumont/The Guardian World news Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its war
The reporting focuses on observable military movements and official statements from both sides of the border.
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