# Belarusian military buildup near Ukraine border > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belarusian-military-buildup-near-ukraine-border > Updated: 2026-08-26T14:20:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Belarus has begun expanding its military presence and infrastructure near the Ukrainian border. In early August, Colonel Alexander Ilyukevich announced the formation of the 37th Separate Air-Assault Brigade in the Gomel region, located approximately 40 km from the frontier. The brigade is intended to include artillery, air-defense, and reconnaissance units, with plans to move to a permanent base by 2027. By late August, reports indicated further developments in the Homel region, specifically near the village of Jakimówka. Documentation suggests the construction of new military railway infrastructure, including an access track capable of handling 60 wagons and a loading platform for heavy wheeled and tracked vehicles. While officially designated as a waste disposal site, the site is located roughly 60 km from the border and coincides with the ongoing establishment of the 37th Brigade's military base. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Belarus expands military railway infrastructure near Ukraine border Belarus is constructing new military railway infrastructure and loading platforms near the Ukrainian border, potentially supporting the deployment of special forces in the Homel region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belarus-expands-military-railway-infrastructure-near-ukraine-border ### 2026-08-02: Belarus forms new air‑assault brigade near Ukraine border Belarus is forming the 37th Separate Air‑Assault Brigade near Gomel, 40 km from Ukraine, adding a battalion and support units, amid reports of new border infrastructure and a security‑focused deployment order. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belarus-forms-new-airborne-assault-brigade-near-ukraine-border --- Cite as: Belarusian military buildup near Ukraine border. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/belarusian-military-buildup-near-ukraine-border