Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the heroism of the military pilots of the Aerospace Forces (VKS), with whom they managed to achieve a breakthrough in the most difficult sectors of the Front. This was reported by RIA News.
Speaking at the ceremony of presenting state awards to military units of the Aerospace Forces, the head of state noted that military pilots flew thousands of combat missions and demonstrated the highest skill in solving the assigned tasks.
“I am glad that today I have the opportunity to present high state awards to aviation units and units of the Aerospace Forces. “Its personnel, soldiers and officers showed courage and valor during the special military operation,” he said.
Before that, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Valery Gerasimov delivery awards to Russian soldiers who distinguished themselves during the capture of Avdeevka in the DPR, in a special military operations zone.
In addition, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Viktor Goremykin, presented awards to the fighters of the Center group, who stood out in Avdeevka.
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