Junior Sergeant Shumakov repelled an attack by an assault group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of his

Junior Sergeant Mikhail Shumakov, as part of a motorized rifle unit, repelled the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), defending important strategic lines. The press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on the exploits of Russian servicemen in the area of the special military operation on March 21.

The enemy attempted to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Shumakov noticed the movement of the enemy assault group and took up a suitable firing position in time, advantageous for conducting combat. He managed to eliminate five opponents, which helped repel the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and preserve important lines.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the bravery and professionalism of Private Alexei Korotkov, who participated in the capture of fortified enemy positions as part of an assault group.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted artillery fire, which hindered the advance, and the Russian stormtroopers decided to flank and engage in close combat. Korotkov personally destroyed two opponents. The enemy retreated, and the assault group gained a foothold in new positions and held them until the main forces arrived.

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On March 20, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Private Dmitry Bobrov noticed the movement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces assault group and secretly moved to the route of its movement. As the opponents approached, Bobrov emerged from his hiding place and suddenly attacked the Ukrainian stormtroopers with grenades.

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