President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky signed a decree on conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the Golden Star Order to Colonels Denis Volochaev and Dmitry Kaplunov (posthumous).
The fighters were awarded a high award for heroism and personal courage shown in defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless service to the Ukrainian people, the press service of the Head of State.
Earlier, the Head of State expressed condolences to the families and friends of the dead heroes..
Recall, on December 1, on the contact line in eastern Ukraine, an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to break through the rear of the United Force. The OOS command involved a reserve group, which included Dmitry Kaplunov and Denis Volochaev. During a military clash as a result of a mine explosion, fighters were injured, incompatible with life, and died on the spot..