GOMEL, 12 February (BelTA) – The snap inspection of the Armed Forces authorized by the Belarus president continues. Military personnel of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade, the duty unit from the immediate-response forces went on a forced march and traveled for over 360km to reach the designated area, BelTA has learned.
Representatives of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade explained that the units completed the forced march on their own on 11 February. They travelled for over 360km from Vitebsk Oblast to a southeastern region within the specified timeframe.
The military personnel concentrated in the designated area, occupied a strongpoint, reinforced it with engineering structures, implemented security measures, and began to carry out combat training tasks. At the same time, it was noted that while on the march the units had to deal with simulated enemy forces: a sabotage and reconnaissance group and unmanned aerial vehicles.
One of the most important tasks was to strengthen the southern section of the state border of the Republic of Belarus. In particular, the road network was mentioned.
The company’s deputy commander also confirmed the success of the forced march, which had been completed in a short time. “Our servicemen are ready to carry out the combat training task assigned to them. Everyone is in a positive mood and imbued with fighting spirit. An attack by the simulated enemy was repelled during the night. The servicemen showed their best qualities. All the tasks assigned to them at this stage have been accomplished,” he assured.
The company’s deputy commander also noted the high level of equipment of units in the modern army. All requirements are met in this regard, enabling a rapid response to possible challenges. An example of that is the successful repulsion of the simulated night attack. “The enemy’s UAVs circled above us, hovered, and tried to detect our observation posts as well as to determine the location of our main forces,” he pointed out.
According to the main concept, the simulated enemy breaks across the state border using armored vehicles. According to the scenario, the duty unit detected and neutralized the enemy in a timely manner, preventing it from breaking through deep into the country.
According to the scenario, a suspicious vehicle with armed men stopped on the road near the strongpoint. This object was detected by a drone operator.
In no time the entire duty unit was brought to full combat readiness. Scouts moved forward to gather more information about the vehicle. As they approached, a firefight broke out. Furthermore, an armored personnel carrier with an assault group moved forward to reinforce the simulated enemy. The duty unit fired on it using grenade launchers and other weapons. However, this was only a distraction, as the main forces approached the strongpoint from the right flank where another assault group was operating.
All actions were rehearsed using blank ammunition and simulation devices.
“Certainly, carrying out tasks in this area entails special responsibility. First, the snap inspection is taking place according to the plan of the head of state. Second, today we are carrying out tasks not far from the southern state border,” explained one of the servicemen. In fact, combat operations are taking place in the territory of the neighboring country.
Mikhail Alekseyev, an employee of the State Secretariat of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus, summed it up: “Today saw the completion of the practical stage, one of the episodes of the snap inspection of the Armed Forces according to the plan of the head of state. A unit of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade took part in this episode. Taking into account the experience of [Russia’s] special military operation [in Ukraine], the plan of the inspection provided for practically constant pressure on the units both on the march and in the concentration area. The pressure was exerted by ground forces: sabotage and reconnaissance groups or special operations forces as well as by air strikes using drones.”
“The unit has completed all the training tasks. An assessment will be given after all practical activities have been completed,” concluded Mikhail Alekseyev.
Such a test and the successful completion of combat training tasks serve as an additional guarantee of peace of mind for the country’s population.
BelTA reported earlier that the large-scale inspection of the Armed Forces authorized by the head of state began on 16 January. Aleksandr Lukashenko personally monitors its progress. A new system has been worked out to enable the president to place military units on combat alert without involving the Defense Ministry and the General Staff. The primary goal of this inspection is to see an objective picture. This is why the events are sudden.
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