February 27, 2019. Russian President Vladimir Putin after presenting the Gold Star medal of the Hero of the Russian Federation to participant in a special operation in Afghanistan Vladimir Kovtun, right, at the official reception to mark Special Operations Forces' Day. This professional holiday is marked on February 27. Special Operations Forces of the Russian Armed Forces (SOF) remain on a constant alert and solve issues during peacetime and in various conflict situations and military operations.
- Author: Mikhail Klimentyev
- Source: Sputnik
- Credit: Sputnik
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