Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Belarus of helping Russian forces circumvent Ukraine's defenses on December 27, 2025, as satellite imagery appears to show Moscow stationing Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missiles in eastern Belarus.
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a "massive" Russian attack early Saturday morning, with air defenses in operation and the military warning of impending missile deployments. The assault marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict that has now entered its 1,402nd day.
Zelenskyy's warning comes amid reports that Russia is increasingly using Belarusian territory to launch attacks and bypass Ukraine's northern defensive lines. The alleged positioning of hypersonic missiles in Belarus would significantly reduce warning time for Ukrainian defenses.
The development adds new tension to the conflict as Zelenskyy prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss potential pathways to ending the war. International observers have expressed concern about Belarus's deepening involvement in the conflict.
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