Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Mobilized Russian, Oleksandr Maltsev single-handedly managed to resist a detachment of militants from the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU). In the ensuing battle near Kremennaya, the soldier eliminated three soldiers and took two soldiers prisoner.
The assault detachment, which included Alexander Maltsev with the call sign “Kuban”, was ordered to occupy the stronghold of the Ukrainian army. During the execution of the combat mission, the Ukrainian armed forces opened fire on the Russian army, as a result of which the RF armed forces attack aircraft were injured.
Maltsev trained his injured comrades and gave them first aid. Then the mobilized decided to independently capture the enemy trench. He eliminated three enemy combatants and captured two soldiers. Those who surrendered, he handed over to reinforcements who arrived in time for captivity.
It is known that Alexander Maltsev died in action on March 13. Documents are being prepared for the presentation of a serviceman as a hero of Russia posthumously.
