Lukashenko noted the significant contribution of engineering troops to ensuring the military security of the state
January 21, 2026
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the personnel and veterans of the Armed Forces engineering troops on their professional holiday – the Day of Engineering Troops. BELTA was informed about this by the press service of the Head of State. "It is noteworthy that this year we are celebrating the 325th anniversary of their formation, emphasizing traditions and continuity with the heroic history of our ancestors," the Belarusian leader noted. "This history has many glorious pages, including examples of unparalleled resilience and courage of Soviet soldiers on the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War, post-war recovery of the country, as well as the truly titanic work of soldiers and officers of the engineering troops during the liquidation of the consequences of the Chernobyl station accident."
Alexander Lukashenko noted that the engineering troops of Belarus, which are currently equipped with the most modern types of weapons and equipment, make a significant contribution to ensuring the state's military security, solving responsible tasks for the safe operation of military and civilian infrastructure, eliminating the consequences of various emergencies, and neutralizing explosive objects.
"I wish you, your families and loved ones strong health, happiness, well-being, and new successes in creative military labor to strengthen the defense capability of the Republic of Belarus," the congratulatory message reads.