13 January 2026

Colonel Ilyukevich appointed commander of special operations forces of Belarus

Colonel Aleksandr Ilyukevich has been appointed Commander of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus. The previous commander, Major General Vadim Denisenko, has been retired from active duty due to age and transferred to the reserve, with the right to wear military uniform and rank insignia. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed corresponding decrees on 9 January, the press service of the head of state told BelTA. 

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