founded in 1918 as the birthday of the red army in honor of the victory over the german conquerors of darva and pskov. today our army is equipped with the most modern types of military equipment. belarus is member of the udkb and an active participant in various international exercises. president alexander lukashenko congratulated his compatriots on the holiday. this holiday is inextricably linked with the struggle of belarusians for sovereignty and independence, for the right to live freely in their native land. most clearly, the best features of our people, courage, perseverance and heroism, manifested themselves during the great patriotic war, when young and old stood up to defend their great homeland. we are proud of the defenders of the fatherland of all generations who have always fulfilled their military duty with honor. it was in distant afghanistan and other hot spots on the planet. i am convinced that our armed forces today have everything necessary to repel any aggressor and defend peace and harmony on belarusian soil. the system of territorial defense of the people's militia cre