This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the headquarters of the Joint Group of Forces during the award ceremony for the participants of the special operation.

“We have a lot of work ahead.

You fight with dignity, and for this you were awarded state awards,” said the head of the department.

At the same time, he emphasized that the country “appreciated the military work” of the Russian army. 

“Only forward, only to victory!”

- Shoigu said.

Earlier it became known that Shoigu presented state awards to military personnel at the headquarters of the Joint Group of Forces.

He also congratulated military personnel, volunteers and veterans on Defender of the Fatherland Day.