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☆ A defiant Ukrainian soldier called in an artillery strike on his own position in a moment of self-sacrifice — and survived
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Ukrainian soldier called in an artillery strike on his own position, CNN reports. AdvertisementA Ukrainian soldier called in an artillery strike on his own position to try and stall a Russian advance, CNN reports. Alone and wounded, Serhii, whose call sign is "Fin," had Russian troops closing around him. Surrounded and ready to die, he called in artillery strikes on his position, successfully deterring advancing Russian forces. A Russian soldier even once entered Serhii's dugout, seemingly oblivious to his Ukrainian identity.

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☆ Surrounded by Russians in Bakhmut and ready to die, this Ukrainian soldier called in an artillery strike – on his own position
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Daria Tarasova-Markina | Anna Coren | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Ukrainian soldier Serhii sits on his hospital bed in a public clinic in central Ukraine. I appreciated every sip of water,” Serhii said. Thanks to Serhii, Ukrainian artillery conducted several accurate strikes, but more Russian soldiers continued to take up positions around him. The Russian soldier did not give him water but crawled out of the trench, apparently still unaware Serhii was Ukrainian. But it was obvious that the boots were Ukrainian,” Serhii recalled.

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