Lukashenko explains why Belarus silent about entry of Shahed drones into its territory
Photo: Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus (Getty Images)
Belarus has decided to suppress the facts regarding the entry of Russian Shahed kamikaze drones into its territory. This decision was made by Minsk, according to a statement from the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.
The Belarusian President claims that Ukraine "plans to acquire around 5 million drones, through production and procurement," while Russia "plans even more."
Lukashenko also complained that both sides "do not know how to properly operate drones." As a result, "many of the drones launched towards Kyiv and western Ukraine lose orientation."
"There have been several such cases, from both sides," he added.
According to Lukashenko, Belarus allegedly criticized Ukraine harshly for this, and in response, the Ukrainian side asked why Minsk "doesn't criticize Russia in the same way."
"Fine, then we won't criticize either side in the media, nor will we express outrage. Instead, we'll deal with it at the expert level," the President clarified.
He also claimed that Belarus allegedly shoots down a large number of drones and "doesn't care whether they are Russian or Ukrainian."
What preceded
Russian Shahed kamikaze drones have repeatedly entered Belarusian territory.
In particular, on October 3, according to the monitoring channel Belaruski Gayun, Russian attack drones may have entered Belarusian airspace while a helicopter carrying Lukashenko was in the air.
Additionally, on October 4, it was reported that a Shahed drone exploded in the Belarusian village of Kalinkovichi, leaving the settlement without electricity.
