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Belarusian Leader Orders Full Military Review “Right Up to Mobilisation”
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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko announced an extension of combat readiness inspections across the country’s armed forces, The Kyiv Independent reported on September 11.
The checks cover artillery, communications, tank, and motorized rifle units, with potential mobilization measures planned.
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"I have already said it directly: the army needs to be shaken up, the time has come. The whole army. We will check everyone. Right up to mobilization," Lukashenko said.
Military readiness inspections are currently targeting an artillery brigade and signal units, following previous assessments of tank and motorized rifle formations.
"We are preparing for war so that there is no war," he stated.
According to Lukashenko, the military drills must closely mirror actual combat conditions to ensure proper force preparation.
Lukashenko also stated that his youngest son, Nikolai Lukashenko, is currently performing military service as a lieutenant following his draft, though he did not specify the unit.
Additionally, Belarus is constructing new railway infrastructure in the southern Gomel region to accommodate military trains carrying personnel and heavy equipment, according to a August 24 report by the Community of Railway Workers of Belarus.
Previously, Belarus expanded the formation of the 37th Separate Air Assault Brigade under its Special Operations Forces, positioning the new unit near Gomel, approximately 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Officers were recruited, personnel were called up, and the first battalion was established, while additional combat-support, artillery, air defense, and reconnaissance units were scheduled for setup throughout 2026 ahead of the brigade's planned transfer to its permanent garrison in 2027.
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