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Putin awarded the title of Hero of Russia to Generals Lapin and Abachev
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.[RIA Novosti] Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree conferring the title of Hero of Russia on Major General Esedulla Abachev and Colonel General Alexander Lapin. They were awarded for courage and heroism shown in the performance of military duty. A proposal to award the commander of the Center group and the deputy commander of the Eighth Army of the Southern Military District was made by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The agency said Russian troops under Lapin and Abachev had closed the ring around Lisichansk. Earlier, Shoigu reported to the President on the liberation of the Lugansk People's Republic . Russian troops, together with units of the People's Militia of the LPR, established full control over Lisichansk and nearby settlements. The total area of the liberated territories, as of July 3, was 182 square kilometers. Related: Alexander Lapin: 2022-05-18 From the Russian Perspective: Operation on Denazification of Ukraine: operational summary May 17th (updated) Alexander Lapin: 2022-04-15 From the Russian Perspective: Operation on Denazification of Ukraine: operational summary April 14th (updated) Alexander Lapin: 2021-07-20 Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan to hold drills near Afghan border amid Taliban offensive Posted by: badanov 2022-07-05 |
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