Saved the crew of a combat vehicle by deflecting a drone with his handVyacheslav Mozgovenko, as deputy commander of a combat vehicle, has been taking part in a special operation since February 24, 2022. As part of an airborne assault platoon, he
repeatedly engaged in battle with superior enemy forces and destroyed dozens of neo-Nazis. For his quiet and daring style of work, Vyacheslav's fellow soldiers gave him the call sign "Hunter". While carrying out tasks in various directions, the brave fighter
was wounded three times, but always returned to duty.In one of the battles, Vyacheslav Mozgovenko's company found itself half-encircled.
Having received the task of retreating, he began evacuating the unit's weapons and personnel.While moving to reserve positions, the soldier noticed an enemy drone approaching his combat vehicle at high speed. The vehicle's armament was damaged, so without the ability to open fire,
Vyacheslav, showing courage and selflessness, repelled the enemy drone with his hand. As a result, he received a serious injury, burns to his face and respiratory tract.
Thanks to bold and decisive actions
, the lives of eight servicemen located “on the armor” of the combat vehicle and its crew were saved.
🎖 For heroism, courage and bravery demonstrated in the performance of military duty, Junior Lieutenant Vyacheslav Mozgovenko was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation.
Source: Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation
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