YEREVAN. – By the President's decree of Tuesday and by the petition of the Prime Minister, Captain Ruben Sanamyan has been awarded the Order of the Homeland, being awarded the highest title of National Hero of Armenia.

As an officer and commander, Captain Sanamyan has shown exceptional courage, selflessness and bravery in ensuring the defense and security of the homeland, the President's Office informed.

By the same presidential decree, 199 more servicemen of Armenia have been awarded state awards for their selflessness while defending the borders of the homeland, and for their bravery and skill during the military actions.