Russia Uses Territories of Moldova, Transnistria, Romania, and Belarus to Launch Drones into Ukraine — Yuriy Ignat

The aggressor state, Russia, is reportedly using the territories of neighboring countries, including Moldova, the unrecognized Transnistria, Romania, and Belarus, to launch its strike drones into Ukraine. This information was disclosed during a telethon broadcast of United News, where Yuriy Ignat shared crucial insights regarding the military's use of these areas.

"The enemy uses the territory of Moldova, the unrecognized Transnistria, Romania, and Belarus for its drone flights. This is a fact that remains a fact. We have repeatedly reported that Russian drones do not even fly over Ukrainian territory, circumventing potential areas of impact from their drones," Ignat stated. This indicates that Russian military forces are attempting to avoid detection and destruction of their unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by Ukrainian forces.

Ignat also emphasized that there are likely relay towers located in Belarus that assist the Russians in controlling their drones. This complicates the task for Ukrainian military forces, as the drones can operate from a distance, making them less vulnerable to Ukrainian air defense systems.

"To make them more resistant to electronic warfare suppression and to ensure that more assets can fly, the enemy may likely be using assistance from neighboring states to allow the drones to reach their targets unhindered," he noted. This information underscores the importance of monitoring and controlling the situation at the borders, as it can significantly impact the security of Ukrainian territories.

Furthermore, Ignat added that he does not know the specific command points located in Belarus, but he mentioned that Ukrainian intelligence may have more information on this matter. This suggests that Ukrainian intelligence agencies are actively working to track enemy movements.

On April 6, Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov, an advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, refuted claims regarding the construction of airfields in Belarus for launching Shahed-type drones into Ukraine. He stressed that the information circulating in the media is incorrect and does not reflect reality.

Flash reminded that on March 23, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the destruction of four command points in Belarus that were facilitating remote control of drones over long distances. This indicates that Ukrainian forces are actively working to neutralize threats posed by Russian UAVs.

Subsequently, on April 5, an article appeared on Forbes' website, where the author, according to Beskrestnov, misinterpreted the president's statement and referred to the remote control antennas for drones as "long-range bases." Flash added that this interpretation was later picked up by other media outlets, spreading information about the alleged construction of four bases in Belarus for launching Shaheds into Ukraine. This highlights the importance of accuracy in the information disseminated in the media, as incorrect data can lead to panic and misinformation.

In December 2025, Zelensky reported that Russians were attempting to bypass Ukrainian defensive positions using interceptors through Belarusian territory. At that time, antennas and other equipment were placed on rooftops to assist in guiding Shaheds towards targets in western regions of Ukraine. This information underscores the ongoing threats posed by Russia and the necessity for Ukrainian forces to remain prepared for any challenges.