The military department reported that Russian attack aircraft were supposed to arrive at motorized rifle positions, deliver ammunition and anti-tank weapons.
“But on their way was a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine defending a stronghold. Properly using available weapons, our soldiers made the enemy believe in their superiority and destroyed most of the Ukrainians. Five were taken prisoner and taken to the positions of his detachment,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
It is noted that the entire Ukrainian army could have surrendered, but they refused, after which the Russian attack aircraft opened fire.
For the successful completion of the combat mission, the group commander was awarded the Order of Courage, the rest – medals “For Courage”.
