“Died in hand-to-hand combat against the occupier: Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Dmytro Maslovsky Dmytro Maslovsky from the 71st Hunter Brigade was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine for the fight with five occupiers. The warrior destroyed four enemies and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one, detaining him at the cost of his own life.”, — write on: unn.ua
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As noted in the message, President Zelensky handed over the Order of the “Golden Star” to the relatives of the fallen Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Maslovskyi (call sign “Cobra”), a soldier of the 71st separate hunting brigade, who died near Trudovoy after fighting with five Russian invaders who started assault on a position where the senior soldier remained for cover. Under intense sniper fire, Dmytro Maslovskyi destroyed and wounded four occupiers and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one. The warrior was able to detain him, but he himself died from numerous wounds.
“Dmytro’s last battle, the battle in Donetsk region, was seen by everyone, millions of Ukrainians saw it – against the occupier who was brought here five thousand kilometers from Yakutia to kill our people. It was a heroic battle and exemplary bravery of our boy. Ukraine will always remember will remember this bravery. And we will never forgive Russia for the death of our heroes – we will respond to the enemy for every such loss,” he said Zelensky
The President also presented the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky III degree and the Order “For Courage” III degree to Ukrainian defenders participating in the Kursk operation. In particular, the awards were given to the soldiers who captured the first soldiers from North Korea.
“Ukraine did not attack either Yakutia, or Korea, or any other nation that Moscow is trying to attack us. Ukraine is resisting this thanks to the bravery of our people and thanks to our soldiers. Glory to all who fight for the sake of Ukraine,” added Zelenskyi.
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North Korean soldiers were taken prisoner in Kurshchyna, two wounded soldiers were taken to Kyiv, they are receiving medical care and are communicating with SBU investigators.