Belarusian armed forces begin training for transition to wartime

Belta stated: "The general focus is to conduct continuous training sessions with all types, divisions, arms, units, military command and control agencies, and implement measures to transition from peacetime to wartime."

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NATO's actions near the borders of the republic pose a growing military threat and a series of countermeasures have been taken by Belarus, said Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus - First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Viktor Gulevich.

According to Mr. Gulevich, "the Belarusian armed forces have taken a series of measures to deal with potential threats"./.