The leadership of the Vitebsk region congratulates the personnel and veterans of the special operations forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus on their professional holiday

The Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee congratulates the personnel and veterans of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus on their professional holiday – the Day of Airborne Forces and Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces and the 95th anniversary of the Airborne Forces.

The Airborne Forces are the pride of the country's Armed Forces. Qualities inherent in you such as patriotism, courage, and bravery have long become the hallmark of the "winged infantry". It is with Vitebsk that the formation of the Airborne Forces is associated. We are immensely proud that the renowned unit is located in the city on the banks of the Western Dvina, thanks to which we bear the title of "capital" of the Airborne Forces.

Today, the servicemen of the 103rd Separate Guards Airborne Brigade continue the glorious traditions of airborne veterans, successfully carry out tasks to ensure the military security of the state, and take part in all large-scale exercises.

We wish you health, happiness, well-being, success in service and work! May there always be a peaceful sky and secure borders of our native Belarus!

Sincerely, Alexander SUBBOTIN, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, and Dmitry DEMIDOV, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Council of Deputies.