Lukashenko Inspects Belarusian Military Combat Readiness

Surprise Military Inspection

• 💡 President Lukashenko personally inspected the combat readiness of the Belarusian Armed Forces.
• 🎯 The inspection was a surprise and involved the 227th Combined Arms Training Range in the Borisov District.
• ✅ The 6th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade was placed on high combat readiness, undergoing an unprecedented level of inspection.

Mobilization and Readiness Assessment

• 🔑 Reservists were called up to the reserve regiment of the Western Operational Command to bring the brigade to wartime levels.
• 👏 A preemptive call-up of 400 reserve officers was conducted, with high participation and no appeals to avoid service.
• 💬 Lukashenko noted that people are taking the call-up seriously, understanding it as training for potential war.
• 📈 State Secretary Alexander Volfovich reported that the army is capable of fighting, with all brigade commanders understanding their missions.

Lukashenko's Observations and Concerns

• ⚠️ Some issues were noted, including isolated vehicle malfunctions and questions regarding march discipline and calculations.
• 🧠 Lukashenko emphasized the need for continuous training, stating that unprepared individuals are "suicide bombers" and that an unexpected attack is a possibility.
• 💬 He stressed that everyone undergoes inspections, including the Minister of Defense and State Secretary, to maintain high troop training.

Training Conditions and Equipment

• 🏕️ Personnel were housed in dugouts which, despite being field-like, were deemed "more than acceptable" by Lukashenko, even calling them a "resort" compared to his past experiences.
• 🛠️ Discussions included equipping units with modern equipment and resolving personnel issues, ensuring soldiers have necessary provisions.
• 🌫️ A planned shooting exercise with armored personnel carriers was adjusted due to dense fog, making targets invisible and impractical for combat.

Overall Combat Preparedness

• 🔍 Lukashenko wanted to see firsthand the troops' preparedness for combat operations, noting that firing exercises were conducted by military personnel in rank order, not a selected team.
• 💬 His final assessment of the exercises was candid: "not much joy," with some targets hit and others missed, indicating room for improvement.
• 💪 He concluded by stating that the combat commander's performance would be thoroughly evaluated, implying continued pressure for high standards.