June 22 in Belarus – Day of National Remembrance of Victims of World War II

Belarus recalls the tragic events that happened 79 years ago. June 22, 1941 fascist troops crossed the border of the Soviet Union. The Brest Fortress faced the first attack. In a complete blockade, without water and food, with an acute shortage of ammunition and medicines, the garrison bravely fought with the enemy for more than a month. And now the memorial complex "Brest Hero Fortress" remains one of the main symbols of courage and perseverance. Early this morning there was a requiem rally. The President attended the commemorative event. Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame and delivered a speech.