Lukashenko accuses Kyiv of launching rocket attacks on Belarus
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Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko has accused Ukraine of launching a rocket attack on his country, according to a state-owned news agency. The head of state, who is allied with Vladimir Putin, also openly threatened the West.
IAmid speculation about Minsk’s growing involvement in the Kyiv-Moscow conflict, Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko has accused Ukraine of launching rocket attacks on his country. “We are provoked. About three days ago, maybe more, an attempt was made to attack military targets in Belarus from Ukraine,” Lukashenko said on Saturday, according to the state news agency Belta.
“Thank God our air defense systems intercepted all missiles fired by Ukrainian troops,” Lukashenko said. “As I said more than a year ago, we have no intention of fighting in Ukraine,” he added.
After the Kremlin’s offensive against Ukraine began on February 24, Belarus served as a base for Russian forces. From there they tried to take the capital Kyiv before retreating at the end of March due to Ukrainian resistance.
If there is an attack on Belarus, his country will react immediately, said Lukashenko in a speech on the country’s upcoming Independence Day, according to Belta. “Less than a month ago I gave orders to the armed forces units to target what you can now call decision centers in their capitals,” said the 67-year-old. He didn’t explain exactly what he meant by that.
He added: “Don’t touch us – and we won’t touch you.” Although Russia itself has attacked Ukraine, Moscow and its ally Minsk have repeatedly presented themselves as victims of supposedly hostile policies by the West and NATO in particular.