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Russian soldier carries wounded comrade 4.5 km under fire, receives state award
A soldier serving in Russia's 'Center' military group carried his wounded comrade approximately 4.5 kilometers under Ukrainian artillery fire and drone attacks, reaching a safe zone. The soldier, awarded a state decoration for his bravery, saved his friend's life.
A soldier serving in Russia's 'Center' military group saved the life of his wounded comrade by evacuating him alone from the combat zone. Speaking to RIA Novosti, the wounded soldier Ivan Silnyagin recounted how his friend carried him for about 4.5 kilometers under Ukrainian artillery fire and drone attacks.
Silnyagin said he was wounded during a combat mission and his comrade decided to get him to safety. "They wounded me, and he carried me out alone under cluster bombs and drones. He carried me 4.5 kilometers on this wheelbarrow," the soldier said, emphasizing that his friend's determination saved his life.
"He saved my life," Silnyagin stated. The wounded soldier added that his comrade was awarded a state decoration for his courage and dedication.
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