“The current epidemiological situation in the Republic of Belarus allows the armed forces to carry out planned combat training activities,” RIA Novosti quoted Khrenin as saying.

He noted that for Belarus "military parades are a tribute to heroism and resilience ... of the people, a selfless struggle against the fascist invaders."

According to him, the measures taken ensure the maintenance of the epidemiological situation in the Armed Forces of Belarus at the proper level.

At the end of March, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that they would not cancel the events planned for the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War due to the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.