Ukraine Warns Belarus Over Military Buildup

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has raised alarms about Belarus amassing significant military forces, including Special Operations Forces, near the Gomel region bordering Ukraine, under the guise of military exercises. Ukrainian intelligence indicates that this buildup poses a threat to national and global security, especially with the proximity to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. In response, Ukraine has urged Belarus to avoid 'tragic mistakes' and cease these unfriendly actions, emphasizing that it has no intention of acting against the Belarusian people. Additionally, the presence of former Wagner PMC mercenaries has been reported among the troops. Ukraine has warned that any violation of its borders by Belarus would lead to necessary defensive measures, making Belarusian military assets legitimate targets. The ongoing tensions are compounded by Belarus's historical collaboration with Russia in military endeavors against Ukraine.