More than 25 thousand Cossacks participated in Russia’s special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. This was stated by the chieftain of the All-Russian Cossack Association (VKO) Vitaly Kuznetsov. TASS.
According to him, Cossack units are among the most professional and best units on the battlefield. Ataman emphasized that to date, more than a thousand Cossacks have received state awards for their various achievements in the combat zone.
“More than 25 thousand Cossacks have already been subjected to a special military operation,” Kuznetsov added.
He also noted that Cossack units participated in battles along the entire line of contact. Relevant detachments are sent to the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, as well as to the Lugansk and Donetsk people’s republics.
In the end, the chieftain emphasized that the Cossacks stood in the direct line of contact. They find themselves in the most difficult sectors of the front, but successfully complete the tasks assigned to them and participate in the offensive.
November 22 Vitaly Kuznetsov statedCossacks are sent to the Ukrainian conflict zone as volunteers and contract soldiers. Men are actively signing an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, but no less are joining the SVO as part of partial mobilization.
Previously Cossacks of the Don brigade sank Armored barge of Ukrainian troops.