Brigadier General M. and Major N. lit a torch. N. said: "I light this torch in honor of the soldiers, male and female, members of the ground forces, including my brothers and sisters from the Combat Collection Corps operating on all borders and beyond. Identifying, directing, eliminating threats, providing forces with real-time intelligence - thereby strengthening our advantage on the battlefield." Brigadier General M. said: "I light this torch in honor of the soldiers, male and female, in the air, at sea and on land, in regular service and in reserve duty. Operating around the clock, in defense and offense, with courage and determination. The Air Force carried out tens of thousands of sorties in enemy territory and intercepted countless aerial threats. In memory of the heroes, male and female, who sacrificed their lives for the homeland."