Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated servicemen and veterans of the Air Defense Forces on their professional holiday - the Day of the Air Defense Forces, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. 

The head of state drew attention to the ever-increasing role and importance of the Air Defense Forces, their provision with the most advanced hardware and weapons. These troops demonstrate excellent field skills in the course of operational and combat training, the president stated. The main qualities for air defense servicemen are high professionalism, honor, valor and courage, which allow them to quickly and efficiently solve the most difficult tasks to protect the air borders of the Fatherland.