Russia Bypasses Ukrainian Air Defenses via Belarus, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian drones are attempting to bypass Ukraine’s air defense and interception systems by using Belarusian territory.

He said this explains the recent increase in Shahed drone attacks on western regions of Ukraine, RBC-Ukraine reported.

Zelensky mentioned attacks on the city of Kovel, which were discussed during a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.

“They see our interceptor lines and try to bypass them. They do this using Belarusian territory and the technical capabilities that Belarus provides,” the president said.

He added that on December 26, he convened a Headquarters meeting focused on countering Russian drones and developing appropriate defensive measures.

It was reported that the Defense Forces are expected to receive Swedish Kreuger interceptor drones ‘this winter,’ Zelensky said earlier.

After receiving feedback from Ukrainian military units, the manufacturer is ready to move to mass production, potentially producing thousands or even tens of thousands of drones per month.