Uzbek military will participate in a parade in Belarus

The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan will join the military parade commemorating the 33rd anniversary of Belarusian independence, as reported by the Belarusian Ministry of Defense.

International delegations and representatives from 21 countries have confirmed their participation in Belarus' Independence Day celebrations.

"International delegations and representatives from 21 countries have confirmed their participation in the Independence Day celebrations of Belarus. On July 3, alongside the Belarusian military, parade units from Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China will march through the streets of Belarus' capital,” the report stated. 

Earlier, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced the arrival of Russian military personnel and equipment for the parade. Notably, a train carrying 10 T-34 tanks from World War II, as well as Msta-B howitzers and Sani mortars, which will lead the military convoy, has arrived in Belarus.

Over 6,000 military personnel and about 250 pieces of military equipment are scheduled to participate in the parade, marking both Independence Day and the 80th anniversary of Belarus' liberation from Nazi occupation. Russian aviation is also expected to take part in the aerial segment of the parade.