Ukrainian UAV allegedly shot down on Belarusian border using small arms

Belarusian border guards claimed that on 16 November they shot down a Ukrainian UAV, which was allegedly heading from Ukraine to Belarus, using a Kalashnikov rifle.

Source: press service of the Border Committee of Belarus

Details: Border guards claim that the incident occurred in the Kobryn district of Pinsk Oblast, Belarus, which borders Ukrainian Volyn Oblast. A quadcopter was allegedly detected 100 metres from the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, heading from the Ukrainian side to the territory of Belarus.

According to border guards, the drone was equipped with a video camera and was used for reconnaissance and filming of technical means of border protection in Belarus. The incident was called a "Ukrainian provocation".

Background: The last time Belarusian border guards reported the "downing" of a Ukrainian drone on the border was on 4 November. According to their information, the drone was used to collect intelligence and move explosive devices.

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