Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko, telegraph channel It was reported that six soldiers from the region were killed in a special military operation zone in Ukraine.
According to the governor, one ensign, one corporal and four privates are listed as dead.
“We will remember these heroes who bravely fought for our homeland, for the life and safety of the people. My deepest condolences to his family and friends,” Limarenko wrote.
He added that all necessary assistance will be provided to the families of the victims.
Former Telegram channel WarGonzo knowledgeableThat Russian troops broke through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at Soledar. Due to the flank breakthroughs, the Ukrainian troops had to withdraw to the north of the centre.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to organize a special military operation to protect Donbass in response to a request for assistance from the heads of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics (LPR and DPR).