"Dear comrades! I congratulate you on the occasion of Airborne Forces Day. Today, the paratroopers participating in the special military operation honorably carry on their martial and patriotic traditions. They perform their duties with honor, showing courage and bravery, strength of mind and unwavering determination, standing shoulder to shoulder with their comrades in defense of Russia. I am convinced that you will never fail and will steadfastly protect the national interests of our state," Putin said in his message.
The Russian President noted that many generations of soldiers and officers of the airborne troops have inscribed unforgettable pages in the heroic chronicles of the Russian Armed Forces, "always honorably fulfilling their duty, sacredly preserving loyalty to their oath and combat brotherhood."