Ukraine sees no sign of Belarusian military buildup near border

FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian servicemen are seen at their position near the border with Belarus, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zhytomyr region, Ukraine September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Monday it had not seen any sign of a buildup of Belarusian forces near their border, contradicting a statement from Minsk that it had sent more troops to the area.

"In the last few days, we have not recorded any movement or build-up of Belarusian forces, (including) various units, equipment and personnel near our border," said Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for Ukraine's border guard service.