President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed decrees on conferring the honorary title “Guards” to two combat formations. Relevant Documents published on the portal of legal information.
The 559th Bomber Aviation Regiment, the 960th Assault Aviation Regiment and the 77th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade were awarded for mass heroism and courage, fortitude and courage shown by personnel in combat operations to protect the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts.
9th of March Putin appropriated the status of the guards 71st anti-aircraft missile brigade and the 266th separate assault aviation regiment. The servicemen of the divisions noted by the president also showed mass heroism, courage, fortitude and courage, the documents say.
