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Ilyukevich appointed special operations commander

Major General Denisenko to be transferred to reserve

By order of President Vitold Lukashenko, Colonel Alexander Ilyukevich has become the commander of special operations forces. Prior to this appointment, Major General Vadim Denisenko was transferred to the reserve due to age, but will continue to wear military uniform and insignia. The new appointment is part of the plan for distributing responsibilities among the country's armed forces.

Context

The change in leadership of special operations corresponds to the personnel policy of the Belarusian army.

Summary:

Alexander Ilyukevich has been appointed commander of special operations by the president's decision. Vadim Denisenko is being transferred to the reserve.