The 106th Tula Airborne Division turned 80 years old. Latest news on the website mktula.ru

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Today, April 26, a ceremonial formation took place in Tula 106th Guards Airborne Tula Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Division in honor of 80th anniversary of formation.

Alexey Dyumin, together with Acting Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces Nikolai Choban and Acting Commander of the 106th Guards Division Alexei Bykov, laid flowers at the monument to the division’s servicemen who died in the line of military duty.

The governor congratulated the paratroopers at the ceremonial formation. He emphasized that 106th The division is the pride of the Tula region.

“The airborne troops are the personal reserve of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Only the most combat-ready units, the elite of our Armed Forces, have this status. And you regularly confirm this. You have hundreds of successful special and peacekeeping operations under your belt. Paratroopers always show courage, fighting spirit and loyalty to the motto “No task is impossible!” – noted Alexey Dyumin.

Alexey Dyumin noted that today, as during the Great Patriotic War, Russia is again defending its right to be a sovereign power.

The head of the region thanked the fighters who are now in the Northern Military District zone for their courage, heroism and dedication. And also – veterans of the Airborne Forces, who laid down the traditions of the landing and passed them on to new generations.

Nikolai Choban read out a congratulatory address from the Commander of the Russian Airborne Forces.

Next, Alexey Dyumin presented the paratroopers with state awards and valuable gifts. In addition, he donated additional equipment, cargo, uniforms and equipment for the soldiers who perform their duty in the Northern Military District zone. The cargo was collected by the regional government, as well as thanks to the “Everything for Victory” campaign. There are more than 60 titles in total.

Alexey Dyumin thanked the region’s enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses and all concerned residents of the region for their help in preparing parcels for military personnel.

The 106th Airborne Division was formed in 1944. Over the past years, more than 60 thousand military personnel of the division have been awarded orders and medals.