Overview
- The Defense Ministry said troops from the 'Sever' grouping received state awards at a forward command post for the claimed liberation of Volchansk in Kharkiv region.
- Awards for the 'Veter' assault detachment included Medals for Courage and for Bravery, with some personnel receiving out‑of‑turn promotions, according to the ministry.
- TASS reported that 12 servicemembers of the 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade within the 'Dnepr' grouping were decorated in a rear area, receiving Orders of Alexander Nevsky with swords, the Order 'For Merit to the Fatherland' IV with swords, the Order of Courage, the Luka of Crimea medal, and Medals for Courage.
- Brigade commander with the call sign Barkas said the honors were earned in heavy fighting during the taking of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast and offered thanks to soldiers' families.
- A deputy commander identified as Bloknot told TASS the unit helped clear 11 settlements in Kursk Oblast, with the outlet noting the offensive began on August 6, 2024, and was declared completed by Valery Gerasimov on April 26, 2025.