# Belarusian army undergoing reforms to prevent ‘hot’ war, defense minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/132463

- TASS, 2026-11-06 13:52 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213905

> Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said Belarus is restructuring its armed forces to stop what he described as a hybrid war against the country from escalating into a “hot” phase. The changes aim to strengthen combat and operational capabilities and modernize equipment; the next training year will focus on improving counter-drone systems.

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