President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated officers, veterans, and servicemen of the Western Operational Command of the Armed Forces on the 80th anniversary of the formation of the unit. BELTA was informed about this by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The Head of State noted that the Western Operational Command became the successor to the renowned 28th Red Banner Combined Arms Army. The soldiers of the unit, formed in the difficult days of autumn 1942, demonstrating mass heroism, made an invaluable contribution to the liberation of Belarus and Ukraine, and participated in the capture of Berlin and Prague.
"We sacredly cherish the memory of this heroic history, and the combat experience of our victorious grandfathers is in demand today more than ever," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized. "Tensions near the borders of Belarus are constantly increasing, and under these conditions, the role of the Western Operational Command as the main outpost on the western borders of our Motherland is immeasurably growing."
"I am convinced that you will honorably cope with all the tasks set for ensuring the military security of the state and will protect the peace and peaceful labor of the Belarusian people. Thank you for your service," the congratulatory message reads.
Alexander Lukashenko's Congratulation on the 80th Anniversary of the Formation of the Western Operational Command of the Armed Forces
To the officers, veterans, and servicemen of the Western Operational Command of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus.
Dear comrades!
I congratulate you on the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Western Operational Command - the successor to the renowned 28th Red Banner Combined Arms Army.
The soldiers of the unit, formed in the difficult days of autumn 1942, demonstrating mass heroism, made an invaluable contribution to the liberation of Belarus and Ukraine, and participated in the capture of Berlin and Prague. We sacredly cherish the memory of this heroic history, and the combat experience of our victorious grandfathers is in demand today more than ever.
Tensions near the borders of Belarus are constantly increasing, and under these conditions, the role of the Western Operational Command as the main outpost on the western borders of our Motherland is immeasurably growing.
I am convinced that you will honorably cope with all the tasks set for ensuring the military security of the state and will protect the peace and peaceful labor of the Belarusian people.
Thank you for your service.