
Russian fighter Vladislav Panin told RIA Novosti how he defended alone for 12 hours near Kleshcheevka in the Donetsk People's Republic, destroying more than six opponents and saving a Ukrainian soldier, after which he returned to his unit and was appointed commander of a communications platoon.
AI-generated summary
The fighting in the Kleshcheevka area is part of a special military operation launched by Russia in February 2022. The settlement is located in the Donetsk region and is of strategic importance due to its proximity to the railway tracks.
Soldier Vladislav Panin told how he defended alone for 12 hours near Kleshcheevka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) during a special military operation (SVO). RIA Novosti provides a detailed commentary from a combat veteran.
The Russian noted that he was not far from the railway. Panin admitted that he managed to destroy more than six opponents, but then the shelling began with drops from Baba Yaga-type drones.
In addition, the serviceman saved a Ukrainian soldier who was unable to crawl across the railway track. The man was left in the dugout, Panin indicated.
After evacuation and hospitalization, Panin returned to the unit. Then the battalion was already taken out for reorganization, where he was appointed commander of a communications platoon. Russian military personnel occupied Kleshcheevka on May 22, 2024.
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Fighting in the Kleshcheevka area will continue with the use of drones by both sides
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