[3] On 22 July, the division was withdrawn from the line in preparation for battles south of Staraya Russa.

[3] On 6 September, the division arrived at Kharkov,[4] where it became part of the 82nd Rifle Corps of the 37th Army.

On 26 February 1944, the 10th Guards Airborne was awarded the title 'Krivoi Rog' for its successful capture of the city.

Between 13 and 14 March, the division pursued German troops in the direction of Kazanka on the Southern Bug.

Crossing the Southern Bug, the division continued to advance, capturing Kotovsk, Bogunskiy and Oskarovku.

Between 28 August and 6 September, the division mopped up German survivors on the Prut, taking 4,000 prisoner.

On 28 September, the division was awarded the Order of Suvorov 2nd class for its actions during the Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive.

On 18 November, it was in Sambir, where it became part of the 57th Army's 6th Guards Rifle Corps.

[6] By 25 November, it was advancing along the line of Dushevitsa and Knyajevo, breaking through German defences.

Between 14 December and 6 January 1945, the division fought German counterattacks in order to hold its gains.

On 6 January, the 19th and 24th Guards Airborne Regiments were awarded the Order of Kutuzov 3rd class for their actions in the crossing of the Danube.

It was part of the 6th Guards Rifle Corps of the 57th Army in the Southern Group of Forces.