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During an inspection of the Armed Forces, ordered by the president, units of the 15th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade have assumed combat duty in a designated area, BelTA has learned. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called the Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces a holiday for those who guarantee peace and stability at a ceremony to present state awards and general’s ranks to security officers in Minsk on 23 February, BelTA has learned.

Belarusians celebrate the Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces today. It is a holiday that symbolizes patriotism and dedication to military duty.

During the snap inspection of the Armed Forces, the president of Belarus has tasked the State Secretariat of the Security Council with being demanding and maximally objective in assessing the military units under review, State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media following his report to the head of state on 18 February, BelTA has learned.

State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media that the inspection of the Armed Forces of Belarus, ordered by the president, is proceeding with high intensity, BelTA has learned.

One phase of the snap inspection of the Armed Forces, conducted on the president’s order, has been completed, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media on 30 January, BelTA has learned.