"KHERSONETS"

While carrying out a combat mission to assault the enemy’s strongpoints, he performed the duties of an AGS-17 crewman, providing suppressive fire against enemy firing positions and significantly reducing their activity. He executed commands quickly and precisely and ensured the reliable operation of the automatic grenade launcher. In this way, he reduced the enemy’s ability to bring up reserves and provided cover for the evacuation of the wounded from his unit. He showed initiative, courage, and determination in difficult situations. He was killed while carrying out a combat mission.