The message reads, in part:
“Today, we pay tribute to the fighters of the heroic 6th Airborne Company, who, 26 years ago, stood shoulder to shoulder as an unbreakable wall in the path of terrorists at height 776, fulfilling their duty to the very end.
The soldiers and officers of this legendary company entered into an unequal battle with the enemy at a turning point in Russia’s history, when international terrorism dared to encroach upon its independence and territorial integrity. The fearlessness, courage and fortitude of those heroes, their great feat, will forever remain a sacred and unforgettable part of our history, an example of honest and selfless service to the Fatherland and the people.
It is important that these military and patriotic traditions are being worthily upheld by the paratroopers taking part in the special military operation. Defending the truth, freedom and sovereignty of the Fatherland, they display the strength of spirit, steadfast character and readiness to carry out their assigned tasks clearly and efficiently.”