Local commentators were given to understand that this circular was a response to the collective petition against holding the traditional parade that appeared in the country at the very end of March. “Preparation and holding of the parade is an integral part of combat training of troops. During the training the personnel improves skills, including driving and maintenance of fixed equipment, improves professional skills,” – said in a letter to the Minister.
In it, in particular, refers to the fact that during training, the complex of antiepidemic and preventive measures. “Today accepted in the Armed forces measures ensure the maintenance of the epidemiological situation at the appropriate level, as well as the ability and willingness of the army to perform any task including building the capacity of States in the fight against viral infections,” – says the head of the military Department.
For Belarus, the document says, “the military parade is a tribute to the heroism and tenacity of our people, selfless struggle against the fascist invaders, the unparalleled labor feat of those who raised the country from ruins. It is also a tradition symbolizing the readiness of the Belarusian nation to defend the national interests of the state.”
by the Way, on the day of occurrence of the letter Granina, pay attention to news sources, the defense Ministry reported the first ill COVID-19 in the Belarusian army. The virus was identified in a soldier of the 72nd joint training centre training officers and Junior specialists in the Minsk region. Was later identified two additional cases of infection of conscripts in Bobruisk. And on 20 April it became known about another case of infection from an officer of the military unit in Grodno oblast.
by the Way, at the end of last month, Alexander Lukashenko gave to understand that Minsk does not intend, because of the pandemic to cancel the event on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the great Patriotic war. The Supreme commander insisted that all planned in Belarus festive events will be organized at the highest level.
