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ALONG THE UKRAINE-BELARUS BORDER (AP) \u2014 More than four years after Russia launched its assault<\/span> on Kyiv from Belarus<\/span>, Ukraine is still fortifying the border it shares with Moscow\u2019s ally. What was once a busy crossing between the two countries is now a quiet, mine-laden stretch of land closed off to civilians.<\/p>\n

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Roads near the 1,084-kilometer-long (673-mile-long) border are covered for long distances by anti-drone netting. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rows of razor wire and concrete anti-tank barriers known as \u201cdragon\u2019s teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Associated Press visited parts of the border in northern Ukraine earlier this month, following a rise in tensions<\/span> between the two countries; Ukraine demanded that Belarus shut down communications relay stations Russia had installed to boost the range of its drones attacking Ukrainian cities.<\/p>\n

Belarus obliged, according to Ukraine, and rhetoric between the two governments<\/span> has eased since then. While Ukrainian officials say they see no signs of a Russian troop buildup in Belarus, they are determined to strengthen their border against any possible threat.<\/p>\n

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly said he has no plans for his troops to enter the war<\/span> unless his country is attacked. Still, people living near the border say the possibility of Belarus becoming more involved in Russia\u2019s war remains a source of anxiety.<\/p>\n

For many residents, the extensive defenses are both a reminder of the early days of the war and a source of reassurance that Ukraine is preparing for any future scenarios.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian border guards patrol the area around the clock using armored vehicles, drones and other surveillance systems. Ukrainian officials say the addition of more defenses will remain a priority well into the future because Belarus is Russia\u2019s closest military ally.<\/p>\n

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Associated Press journalist Volodymyr Yurchuk in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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