Former Defense Minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Igor Girkin (also known as Strelkov) was detained in Crimea while trying to volunteer for the Kherson Front. Related reports telegram channel “Operation Z: Military Correspondents of the Russian Spring”.
“Igor Ivanovic tried to enter the Kherson Front using a cover passport he used while serving in the special services,” the report says.
According to militia member Alexander Zhuchkovsky, Strelkov did not set “any political goals” in trying to get to the front.
“All he wants is to take a personal part, even as a commoner, in the Russian national liberation war he started,” he said.
In March, Girkin’s father-in-law, Sergey Sitolenko, dead From a bullet hit near the city of Avdiivka. Sergeant Sitolenko (call sign Syty) fought in the Donbass, starting in 2014, and served in the third battalion of the third brigade of the DPR People’s Militia.