MINSK, 19 November (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to veterans and service members of the Missile and Artillery Forces as the country celebrates Missile and Artillery Forces Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
“The date of 19 November 1942 is forever inscribed in the history of our country and is closely linked to the start of the Red Army's victorious offensive at Stalingrad, which marked a radical turning point in the course of the Great Patriotic War,” the head of state said. “The current generation of missile and artillery troops in the Armed Forces of Belarus continues and enhances the glorious combat traditions of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers. I am convinced that, while maintaining constant combat readiness, daily honing your professional skills, and mastering advanced equipment, each one of you is ready at any moment to stand in defense of the country and its people.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed his gratitude to the veterans who dedicated many years of their lives to serving the Fatherland and continue to work with young soldiers, passing on their rich experience and knowledge. “I thank you all for loyalty to your profession and your military duty,” the message of greetings reads.
The president wished the service members good health, wellbeing, firmness of spirit, and resilience, as well as new successes in their military service for the benefit of their native Belarus.
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