"The mechanized assault group was sent on a mission... in the Avdeevka region. One of the tanks attached to it was performing a deceptive maneuver, while the second was moving at the head of the column, covering a pair of infantry fighting vehicles. Approaching the enemy positions, the covering tank began fire suppression of the enemy fortification while the paratroopers landed from the IFV in a wooded area. During the ensuing battle, our tank took a direct hit from an NLAW grenade launcher. But the crew maintained its fighting ability and continued maneuvering and firing at the enemy," the officer said.
"The crew of the tank, commanded by an officer with the call sign 'Belarus', fully accomplished the combat task assigned to it. Only after the vehicle was completely immobilized and, most importantly, when the column they were covering had completely left the enemy's fire zone, did the soldiers leave the tank. In this battle, our tankers demonstrated a high level of professionalism and true fighting spirit," the officer emphasized.