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Belarus Reports Systematic Incursions of Eight Russian Shahed Drones

Sep 7, 2024, 02:11 AM

Belarus has reported multiple incursions of Russian Shahed drones into its airspace, with the latest incidents occurring at night. According to Belaruskyi Gayun, at least eight Shahed drones entered Belarus from the Chernihiv region around 23:20, prompting the Belarusian Air Force to deploy fighter jets and helicopters. One of the drones was detected 70 km from the Lithuanian border. The repeated drone entries have raised concerns about Belarus's control over its airspace, with the incursions becoming systematic.