When was the first "Humanos", received an order to clear the way, to get "humanitarian aid". On the day we cleared, and at night mined again. The field opened, then closed. As the convoy went, so, somewhere from the Village, Luhansk, for some field roads. Along with him came a brigade of Russian troops.

It was clear, because clearly heard the sound of the mixed columns night. According to the buzz, it was possible to identify that goes: cars or armored vehicles. We didn't know exactly where it goes, I heard that somewhere within a radius of 10 km, but the exact coordinates nobody knew. After that began the attack.

In the army I was with the 92nd year. She graduated from the Odessa military school. In the 96th year came in 24-ku. Now I'm major and samambaia the 1st battalion, 24th brigade.

The bloodiest and most of the assault we had the first fight, when we had to completely surround the Lugansk. He was then taken in a horseshoe is when one side of the city from the Russian border was open. The moment came when the first Russian convoy.

We blocked the road Lugansk - Rostov-on-don and blocked her 4 km from Lugansk, in the village Gravelly. Then there was our squadron, commanded me, and with us assault group "Aydar". We took this village on August 13. We go for a long time taken out - passed Lugansk airport and went on. Got into a minefield, there just blew up one of our machine. After that we lay down and took up positions. Immediately ambush attack started. The ambush was destroyed, and over two hours two minesweeper, two scout and two machine gunners, who were undercover, crawling 2.5 km to the belly in the heat: was shooting bombs and mines, that is, engaged in the clearance of the road. People from artillery saved by the fact that we were on the reverse slope of the height - were covered completely and from the enemy, and of artillery. And when the engineers reported that the path is clear, but then the road is unknown, we came closer all column, stood on the defensive in planting, Gravelly from us was just a kilometer away. Wounded to the point were evacuated and again began the heavy artillery fire from the enemy. Then we had a bunch of dead, because in the village we came to fight, under the strongest mortar attack. At the same time began Stripping, and we took it when it was already dark. And at half past three in the morning we began the specific hunt, with tanks and infantry. In the company of 70 people in my life at this moment remained 60, "Aydar" from 50 to 30. Out Russian tanks - we destroyed them. Our mortar battery put them into a mortar section, and the infantry cut off their infantry. The battle ended somewhere at half ten in the morning. It went shelling until the evening, in the intervals wedged mortars. Next - again infantry: first line - penal LNR, and the rear of the Russian army. And it lasted for two weeks.

We fully mined roads, near approaches to yourself, exposed positions and served on the lock area.

From Lugansk began to travel and to surrender group separ, told us that they already had enough, what with the arrival of the Russian army things are getting worse and worse. They are there, as second and third class, and use them as cannon fodder, and they don't want, and generally they do not want anything. These people asked for phone numbers in order to communicate with the command and ask the corridor to the exit from Lugansk.

When was the first "Humanos", received an order to clear the way, to get humanitarian assistance. And he went somewhere from the Village, Luhansk, for some field roads. Along with him came a brigade of Russian troops. It was clear, because clearly heard the sound mixed colon at night. According to the buzz, it was possible to identify that goes: cars or armored vehicles. The exact coordinates of where it takes place, we didn't know. After that began the attack. To our rescue came Rota 80-Ki. But "300 s" we had every day. And at the time of Independence Day all remained together 70 people. At positions where once stood 8-9 people, put 2 to 4 maximum. A bunch of burned vehicles. Constantly compacted artillery, mortars, guns and Grads poured endlessly. In this village most of the whole house. Not a single tree, only ruins. Saving only the dugouts and cellars. When the battle began, liaison heard the appeal of the opponent: "I am a Russian officer, I suggest everyone to give up. Otherwise I will duplicate art and tightly trimmed". Naturally, we sent him and started the fight. After two and a half hours repulsed. But their artillery began again to work actively on us, in the end - again lots KLA. Requested reinforcements were kept for three days, waiting for us one night. And when all around us was completely closed ring, it was decided to retreat. But no one came, because we have not been able to reach. Us would be enough for 1-2 attacks of the enemy, after which no one would survive. Before departing he had on the road, in a place which was hit by Russian tank, this is the main highway from Moscow to Rostov-on-don, was a man: vest, pants, camouflage. Without weapons, without anything in his hands - a three-meter mast, mast - Russian flag. It was a secret, and his boys quietly took. I said, "Who?". "I am a soldier, for drunkenness," was the reply. Turns out, he had to stick a tank on the Russian flag. And then began another attack. Our division, which stood in Novoselovka, left, as it should be according to the agreed time, and communication, in order to stop him. We then do nothing: no phone, no water. When they left, they left behind us nothing left of reinforcements. Repelled the attack and began to retreat. We are followed by a company of Russian tanks and thrashed artillery. We still left the plantations and fields. From our squadron came out of 35 people instead of 75.

But when he took the Seversk - everything was different: we went to town platoon, entrenched, put in the main areas of everything that was, and platoons are three cars and about 30 people. It turned out that one of our forces strenuously fought with the Seversky post, and I walked with her from the side, from the side of Artemovsk, came within 6 hours of battle, supported by artillery.

I was a company commander. Hung the flag on the city Council, put up roadblocks outside the city. And reported that our city. He was densely mined: a lot of anti-personnel, anti-tank mines Surrounding area were also under mine. Met even improvised mines. In kindergarten stood at the door stretching: 2 matchbox, the string. The system itself does not know, but if, as usual, on the banner, then cut the wire and there is a return spring is triggered, causing an explosion. After the work of sappers, the next day, people started coming to the city Council and to submit complaints: glass flew somewhere roof and so on. Asked who is now the military commander. I stand, I understand that the title kind of like a big at that time I was. And say, "I'm the commandant". Thus, little by little, within 10 days, I performed the duties of the mayor. Let the water, the light is made, the gas is turned on, the connection was established. At first, every morning I did the meeting: head came "the watchtower", enclaves, local cops found led to ask: "why are you not at work?" - answer, because the militia were here. Each person a piece of paper issued and say, "Write that I am a policeman ready to perform the duties under oath to the people of Ukraine." I collected papers in a folder and warned that if there is at least one step left, this folder immediately goes to the other side, and then you know what you will be. Therefore, mold, machine, how it should be, and work. Literally after 2 hours, they were washed, shaved and trimmed. All - Ukrainian police uniform, in a service car. And once all found and earned: utilities, garbage removal. Homeless people started coming. They were given military rations and cigarettes. And for that, they worked to restore order: sweep the streets cleaned. In the centre we have done almost everything, the only thing that did not - it curbs whitewash. After Seversk went to the Lisichansk. While in town, "eagle", whether Chernihiv, or even some, reestablished police service. Back those who had been in the city Council. These people checked, strong nothing behind them was not. They were to separ, during, and began following them.

My guys were normal guys prepared. Roth was almost 100 per cent of the contract with whom I was not one polygon, and not one doctrine, they were behind and Yugoslavia, and Iraq, and Africa. But many have died, many are now disabled. Then, when I started to replenish called and the guerrillas, then had some problems. People who are not used to me and I to them. And if I know I'm on the certain wave of the hand or whistle, but it's hidden commands, previous guys reacted quickly, these people are still lost. But the time has come - and they adapted. Was such that, of those called by some, after the first fight was sent to Kharkov Durkee. Although the battle proved to be good: there is a fight, and he stands, helmet rested against the back door of the BMP and the wife is calling. I said, "why, I drop the phone and go ahead to the guys". And this guy wasn't scared, survived, and came back, lay down on the bed, eyes to the ceiling, glass and all. 't hear anything. You ask something - monosyllabic answers. A night passed, and all the rest. I give the job training. Kipirul fully and deduce the technique, and here the guy in the helmet, the armor fits against APC as soon as it starts - he's hysterical. He is crying. I start talking with him, he the words out. Taking him aside. Away from cars by 50 meters and said, "well take off everything, throw it in the machine". I start talking with him and four one, two words swallows. Cannot say. I thought that he got a client to doctors. They examined him and say that we should send. The guy worked in a Bank as an accountant or something like that, intelligent boy, and then began this. While there have been roadblocks - it was easier, and when he went for the actual assault when you go to the enemy and see him. There are few things he shoots at you and you shoot him. And he strikes out all kinds of weapons that he has.

In the first battle just died so serious people, as the commander of the battalion - the authority of the strongest in the battalion, which was held Yugoslavia, had multiple military awards. Killed the commander of the reconnaissance company, is also a strong credibility and an excellent scout. And 7 people, not counting the wounded. And it also played a role in the perception of the war for beginners.

It's easy to be a strategist, looking at the fight from the outside. Now there is progress. People change, and in command. But today's war is much more serious than it was at the beginning. If in the summer we were at war with mortar and passenger car, now we are at war with a full division. This tank platoon and infantry battalions. And field manuals that have enemies that we are the same. We are fighting the way we have been taught and they are exactly the same as taught them. There are orders, but each commander has its own way it sees and makes further. Little remains now in the ranks after the summer of experienced military officers, many officers were killed. Here is the link, as platoon commander, company commander, a young Lieutenant, the senior lieutenants, captains, many died. Come after military departments, schools, but it's the raw material, you have to sculpt and being on the go, not much explaining, and war twos. You can either sink or swim. And people to lose scary, and even scarier is to make a decision that will not be justified and will lead to their death, to avoid errors or omissions. Any staff looks at the commander. We are all human, we all make mistakes, but in time to steer the situation is vital in the war.

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