Internal Troops Day in Belarus
March 18 · Level 9 · #435 of 2238
Belarus's Internal Troops Day recognises serving personnel and veterans of the military formations within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It marks their work protecting public order and guarding important state facilities.
How it is celebrated: units hold ceremonial assemblies, present awards and welcome veterans. Flowers are laid at memorials to fallen colleagues, while commemorative events recall unit histories and recognise the service of current personnel.
Despite their military organisation, the internal troops belong to the Ministry of Internal Affairs rather than the Ministry of Defence. Their principal responsibilities concern security within the country.