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Zelensky says relay stations in Belarus that helped guide Russian drone strikes on Ukraine went offline after his ultimatum to Lukashenko
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Key Points:
- Ukraine asserts that antennas on Belarusian territory serve as ground-based relay stations for Russian long-range drones like the "Geran" and "Gerbera," which are used in attacks on Kyiv.
- Both Russian and Ukrainian forces utilize mesh networks for drone video communication, where UAVs equipped with cameras and modems relay signals to maintain connectivity over long distances.
- Ukraine believes that the Russian relay stations supporting these mesh networks near Kyiv are located within Belarusian territory.
- The article was written by a human journalist and translated from Russian using an AI model, with editorial oversight to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
