The hero of special operation “Z”, Senior Sergeant Tokar, saved thousands of soldiers from death

Warrant Officer Irina Tokar and Group Commander of the 3rd BARS Detachment Igor Blinov

Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

We continue to present the heroes of special operation “Z”, participants in the fighting in Donbass. Soldiers, sergeants, corporals and officers who demonstrated their professional experience, character and completed combat missions. His determination, assertiveness and combat experience are highly appreciated by the Russian Ministry of Defense and the police units of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics.

Our heroes thwarted attacks and prevented nationalist counteroffensives, for which they received state awards. But they are not useful for praising. The military is confident that the enemy has no chance of success, because Donbass and Russia are fighting for a just cause.

“It is better to meet danger halfway than to wait in place,” said Generalissimo Alexander Suvorov, who did not lose a single battle. He also taught: “Conquer the enemy, without sparing him or yourself; “He who saves less wins.”

HE COVERED THE SCOUTS FROM THE FLANK

Group commander of the 3rd BARS detachment Igor Blinov

“During the fierce fighting near one of the settlements under the control of Ukrainian militants, a group of volunteers from the BARS detachment, under the command of Igor Blinov, carried out tasks to cover the reconnaissance group. While in position, Igor discovered a large group of militants armed with grenade launchers and small arms, attempting to outflank the Russian army.

The Russian military decided to give battle to the enemy, despite their numerical superiority. Without revealing his presence, having taken an advantageous firing position, Igor destroyed the enemy grenade launcher with directed fire. During a fierce clash, Igor Blinov’s unit eliminated more than 15 nationalists. Having suffered significant losses, the enemy was forced to retreat. Thanks to the competent leadership of the tasked unit, the dedication and heroism of Igor Blinov, the superior forces of the Ukrainian militants were destroyed, allowing the intelligence officers to fulfill the assigned tasks.”

HE SAVED THOUSANDS OF WARRIORS FROM DEATH

Boatswain Irina Tokar

“Sergeant Major Irina Tokar, senior nurse anesthetist, acting as part of an advanced special-purpose medical detachment, performs combat missions to provide qualified medical care to wounded military personnel, thereby ensuring the preservation of their life and health. Despite the repeated threat of being attacked by enemy artillery and drones, thanks to her high professional skills, Irina Tokar, during the performance of tasks in the zone of special military operations, provided qualified medical care to several thousand servicemen with various types of wounds, trauma, mutilations and wounds, which contributed to his speedy recovery.”