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Parade unit of Uzbekistan's Armed Forces arrives in Belarus

A parade unit of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan has arrived in Belarus, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry.

Uzbekistan's military personnel will take part in the Independence Day parade in Minsk on 3 July. This year the Independence Day celebrations will coincide with the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation from the Nazi invaders.

The day before, an aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces landed in Belarus. Russian military aircraft will take part in the air parade. The group includes Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-26 helicopters.

Earlier, military personnel from Azerbaijan touched down on Belarusian soil.

International delegations and representatives of 21 countries have already confirmed their intention to participate in the celebration of Belarus’ Independence Day. Together with Belarusian military personnel foot parade units from Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China will march along streets of the Belarusian capital on 3 July.

Written by belta.by