Zelenskyy Gives Belarus One-Week Deadline to Remove Russian Drone Relay Stations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a military ultimatum to Belarus on June 19, 2026, demanding the removal of Russian drone control relay stations from the border within seven days. Zelenskyy stated that these towers are used to coordinate fire against Ukrainian civilians and children. He warned that if Minsk does not dismantle or deactivate the equipment within a week, Ukrainian forces will be compelled to destroy the facilities via military strikes.
Date: June 19, 2026
Location: Belarus
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: The New Voice of Ukraine