A number of measures are being taken to reinforce parts of the Belarusian border in order to prevent sabotage and reconnaissance units from infiltrating into the country and stop attempts to smuggle weapons and ammunition.
The head of state noted that Fatherland Defenders Day is a holiday of courage and patriotism that unites people of different generations: professional military and everyone who understands the value of peace.
Chief of the General Staff of Belarus' Armed Forces Major-General Viktor Gulevich gave a briefing on the occasion of the upcoming Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces.