Putin congratulated servicemen on Special Operations Forces Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated veterans and servicemen of the Special Operations Forces on their professional holiday, which is celebrated today, February 27. Congratulation published on the Kremlin website.

“You are rightfully considered the pride of the Russian army. All fighters and commanders of the Special Operations Forces are distinguished by the highest level of training, the ability and readiness to act boldly, decisively, with lightning speed in key areas and directions, to effectively solve the most complex and responsible tasks of strategic importance in any regions of the world – where this is required by security and national interests Russia, our people,” the President said.

Putin emphasized that the basis of the school of military skill, which was formed by the special operations servicemen, is “the heroic traditions of our special forces, which smashed the enemy during the Great Patriotic War, which proved itself in Afghanistan and many other hot spots.”

The head of state also thanked veterans and servicemen “for patriotism, selfless and impeccable service to the Motherland.” He noted that their experience, knowledge, discipline and high morale are necessary for young fighters who are just joining the ranks of the Special Operations Forces.

Putin noted that the experience, knowledge, discipline and high morale of military personnel are necessary for young soldiers who are just joining the ranks of the Special Operations Forces.

“And I will especially note your direct participation in ensuring combat coordination, high-quality training of our citizens called up for military service as part of partial mobilization. You pass on to them not only knowledge and military experience, but also your unbending fighting spirit,” Putin stressed.

The Day of the Special Operations Forces is one of the memorable days in the Russian Armed Forces and is celebrated on February 27. He was established by presidential decree on February 26, 2015. In March 2013, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov announced the creation of the command of the Special Operations Forces.