Belarus GS Head: Troops Ready To Repel Any Aggression

Viktar Hulevich refuted yesterday's statement by Lukashenka.

A sudden check of the combat readiness of one of the units of the Armed Forces demonstrates that the troops, if necessary, are ready to repel any aggression against Belarus. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister Viktar Hulevich, BelTA informs.

“Combat training is the main component of the activities of the troops. This is also superimposed on the tense situation that is developing near our borders. We are forced to respond to unfriendly steps on the part of our neighbors, who are conducting intensive combat training activities,” Viktar Hulevich said.

Important to note, Lukashenka said yesterday that “no one is going to attack Belarus”.