Posted: 08.10.2021 17:03:00

19th Separate Guards Mechanised Brigade is 80

Belarus’ Defence Minister, Lieutenant-General Viktor Khrenin, has taken part in celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the 19th Separate Guards Mechanised Brigade – as reported by the Defence Ministry’s Telegram channel 

Mr. Khrenin met with the personnel of the brigade and warmly congratulated the servicemen on the jubilee. In his speech, the Defence Minister noted that, being on guard of sovereign and independent Belarus, the guards worthily continue the traditions of the generation that achieved the Great Victory, while making a significant contribution to ensuring the state’s military security.

“The brigade actively participates in large-scale military manoeuvres – jointly with Russia and within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation. In September, the brigade's servicemen celebrated the 80th jubilee at the joint Zapad-2021 strategic exercise – demonstrating the highest professional skills. I’m absolutely convinced that you – soldier-guards – will make a worthy contribution to the defence of our Fatherland in the future,” Mr. Khrenin said.