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Ukraine's State Border Guard Service said engineering and fortification work along the border with Belarus is ongoing and being carried out to a fairly high standard in all border regions. Spokesperson Andrii Demchenko told a televised broadcast, as reported by Ukrinform on 13 November 2026, that he would not disclose how much of the border has been fortified or which sections are involved. He said the work must expand continuously so that soldiers in the area have the means to counter any threat from Belarusian territory. Demchenko said the border remains a threat to Ukraine and that no activity or buildup of forces and equipment has been observed on the Belarusian side so far. He said Ukraine must nonetheless be prepared for any developments, because Belarus remains within the Kremlin's sphere of influence. Ukrinform separately reported that Belarus may complete the main stages of its militarization by mid-2027.