Day of the Belarusian Air Defense Forces

The Day of the Air Defense Forces of Belarus is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of April. This holiday was sanctioned by the publication of a Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus in 1998, although the celebration of this day has existed since Soviet times. Back in the days when Belarus was part of the USSR, air defense troops began their formation. Thus, back in 1975, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR established the most important government regulations concerning the organization of air defense. If we talk not about a state institution, but about the formation of troops as a whole, then there is debate among historians. But as a general rule, the creation of air defense troops dates back to the fall of 1941. The final registration of this type of troops in the Republic was made in 1998, and at the end of 2001, the executive bodies decided to transform the Armed Forces and form a single branch - the Air Force and Air Defense Forces. Such military formations are of great importance, because they influence the level of defense capability of the entire country. The air defense units of Belarus are armed with modern anti-aircraft missile systems and new generation automated control systems. Thus, the air defense forces of the Republic of Belarus can rightfully be proud of their technical equipment, which keeps pace with the development of the military industry, and can also boast of highly qualified personnel ensuring a peaceful sky above the head of the entire Republic. The Republic actively cooperates with the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. And for more than a decade, Belarus has been on general combat duty together with the forces and means of the Russian Federation. Thus, every year the military formations of the Republic have the opportunity to conduct combat exercises and shooting on Russian territory. On such a significant day, air defense troops are often awarded with insignia or promotion in rank. All military personnel take part in the celebrations, regardless of what rank or rank they hold.