Putin conferred the title of Heroes of Russia to pilots of accidentally downed A321
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  • 18:04 16 August 2019

Putin conferred the title of Heroes of Russia to pilots of accidentally downed A321

Russian leader Vladimir Putin awarded the titles of Heroes of Russia to pilots who planted an A321 aircraft on a corn field in the Moscow region, ONA reports citing Tellerreport.

During a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council, the head of state said that he had signed a decree on awarding the crew of the aircraft, reports RIA Novosti.

“The aircraft commander and co-pilot were awarded the titles of Heroes of the Russian Federation, all other crew members were awarded the Order of Courage,” he said.

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