GOMEL DISTRICT, 12 February (BelTA) - The experience gained in the use of unmanned aerial systems will further improve the training of personnel, the commander of a company of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade, the duty unit from the immediate-response forces, said following the completion of combat training tasks during the snap inspection of the Armed Forces in Gomel Oblast, BelTA has learned.
The snap inspection of the Armed Forces, ordered by the Belarusian president, continues. Servicemen of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade conducted a forced march to the designated area. A distinctive feature of this stage of the unscheduled combat readiness check is its location: effectively at the country’s gate in the southern part.
"Particular attention was paid to the use of unmanned aerial systems. Preliminarily, it can be said that the unit has accomplished its assigned task, and all personnel have demonstrated high professional skills, including in countering unmanned aerial systems. A further assessment will be given by the exercise supervisor," the company commander emphasized.
According to the serviceman, the use of these systems will subsequently be incorporated into the combat training program. “We will implement this experience in order to further improve and conduct personnel training at an even higher quality level. The scenarios being practiced are connected to real-world operations. Based on the experience of the special military operation, we are focusing on attack unmanned aerial systems, specifically on countering them,” he stated.
The snap inspection of the Armed Forces, ordered by the Belarusian president, continues. Servicemen of the 103rd Vitebsk Airborne Brigade conducted a forced march to the designated area. A distinctive feature of this stage of the unscheduled combat readiness check is its location: effectively at the country’s gate in the southern part.
"Particular attention was paid to the use of unmanned aerial systems. Preliminarily, it can be said that the unit has accomplished its assigned task, and all personnel have demonstrated high professional skills, including in countering unmanned aerial systems. A further assessment will be given by the exercise supervisor," the company commander emphasized.
According to the serviceman, the use of these systems will subsequently be incorporated into the combat training program. “We will implement this experience in order to further improve and conduct personnel training at an even higher quality level. The scenarios being practiced are connected to real-world operations. Based on the experience of the special military operation, we are focusing on attack unmanned aerial systems, specifically on countering them,” he stated.
Anti-drone protection was also ensured during the march of over 360 km. “Guards are posted, anti-aircraft gunners are tasked with destroying enemy UAVs using concentrated fire. Last night, the unit practiced actions during a simulated drone attack on a strongpoint. The personnel acted confidently in accordance with the combat crew assignment and fulfilled all the assigned tasks,” the commander assured.
A rifleman from the rapid response unit’s alert detachment noted that covering the distance of more than 360 km was as swift and comfortable as possible, despite the February frosts. “We are used to operating in any conditions. The motivation is simply enormous, because this is a test from the head of our state. We arrived here quite quickly, worked efficiently and took up our positions. So, the winter conditions posed no hindrance or obstacle. We have seasonal clothing and the necessary gear,” he added.
“First and foremost, we are gaining certain experience here, and also making it clear to our citizens that they face no danger. We are ready to swiftly deploy to any point in our country. We will arrive and do what we must to ensure everything is fine, so that people live in peace,” the serviceman emphasized.
As reported by BelTA, a large-scale inspection of the Armed Forces on the instructions of the head of state began on 16 January. Aleksandr Lukashenko is personally monitoring its progress. A new system has been implemented that allows the president to directly place military units on combat readiness, circumventing the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. The main aim of these inspections is to gain an objective assessment. This is precisely why they are carried out without prior notice.
Photos by Sergei Kholodilin/BelTA
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