How many Russian soldiers died in the Afghan war. Deciding on the deployment of troops
Total losses on years:
1979 - 86 people.
1980 - 1484 people.
1981 - 1298 people.
1982 - 1948 people.
1983 - 1446 people.
1984 - 2346 people.
1985 - 1868 people.
1986 - 1333 people.
1987 - 1215 people.
1988 - 759 people.
1989 - 53 people.
Total deaths: 14453.
In combat: 9511.
Died of wounds: 2386.
Died of disease: 817.
Died in accidents, catastrophes, as a result of incidents, committed suicide: 739.
By rank:
Generals, officers: 2129.
Ensigns: 632.
Sergeants and soldiers: 11,549.
Workers and employees: 139.
Missing and taken prisoner: 417.
Released: 119.
Returned home: 97.
Live in other countries: 22.
General sanitary losses in Afghanistan: 469,685.
Wounded, shell-shocked, injured: 53,753.
Sick: 415 392.
Returned to service: 455,071.
Dismissed for health reasons: 11,654.
Died (included in irretrievable losses): 2960.
Of the 11,654 dismissed for health reasons.
Became disabled: 10,751.
1st group: 672.
2 groups: 4216.
3 groups: 5863.
Vehicle losses:
Aircraft: 118.
Helicopters: 333.
Tanks: 147.
BMP, BTR, BRDM: 1314.
Guns, mortars: 433.
Radio stations, command and staff vehicles: 1138.
Engineering vehicles: 510.
Flatbed cars, fuel trucks: 11,369.
The loss of the local population is 1 million 240 thousand people. (9 percent of the country's population).
For reference:
Total deadweight casualties during the Vietnam War: 57,605
Wounded: 300,000
Cost of the Vietnam War: $165 billion.
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And the republican system was established. This served as an impetus for the start of a civil war between various socio-political and nationalist forces in the country.
In April 1978, the People's Democratic Party (PDPA) came to power in Afghanistan. The radicalism of the new Afghan leadership, the hasty breaking of the centuries-old traditions of the people and the foundations of Islam, increased the resistance of the population to the central government. The situation was complicated by foreign interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. The USSR and some other countries provided assistance to the Afghan government, while NATO countries, Muslim states and China provided assistance to the opposition forces.
By the end of 1979, the situation in the country had deteriorated sharply, and the threat of the overthrow of the ruling regime loomed. In this regard, the government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (DRA) repeatedly appealed to the USSR with a request to send military units to the country. Soviet side at first it rejected this form of intervention, but, in the context of the aggravation of the Afghan crisis, on December 12, 1979, the leadership of the USSR, fearing the transfer of hostilities to the territory of the Central Asian republics, decided to send troops to provide military assistance to the government of Afghanistan. The decision was made at a meeting of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the CPSU in accordance with Article 4 of the Soviet-Afghan "Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation", concluded on December 5, 1978, and formalized by a secret decree of the Central Committee of the CPSU.
The entry of Soviet troops into Afghanistan was considered by the political leadership of the USSR as a short-term measure aimed at ensuring the security of the southern borders of the Soviet Union.
The main task of the limited contingent of Soviet troops (OKSV) was to create a "cordon sanitaire" near the borders of the USSR in the face of the impending threat of the spread of Islamic fundamentalism on the territory of the Soviet Muslim republics.
On December 16, 1979, an order was given to separate the field administration of the 40th Army from the administration of the Turkestan Military District (TurkVO) and its full mobilization. First Deputy Commander of the TurkVO troops, Lieutenant General Yuri Tukharinov, was appointed commander of the army. Formations and units of the 40th Army were fully mobilized 10-12 days before the entry.
The introduction and placement of OKSV in the DRA was carried out from December 25, 1979. By mid-January 1980, the entry of the main forces of the 40th Army was basically completed. Three divisions were introduced into the territory of Afghanistan (two motorized rifle and one airborne), air assault brigade, two individual regiment and other parts.
Subsequently, the combat composition of the Soviet troops in Afghanistan was constantly refined in order to strengthen it. The largest number OKSV (1985) amounted to 108.7 thousand people, including 73.6 thousand people in combat units. The composition of the OKSV mainly included: the command of the 40th Army, three motorized rifle and one airborne divisions, nine separate brigades and seven separate regiments, four front-line regiments and two regiments army aviation, as well as rear, medical, repair, construction and other units and subunits.
The general management of the OKSV was carried out by the operational group of the USSR Ministry of Defense, which was headed by Marshal of the USSR Sergei Sokolov, since 1985 - General of the Army Valentin Varennikov. The direct control of the combat and daily activities of the OKSV was carried out by the commander of the 40th Army, who was subordinate to the command of the troops of the TurkVO.
Soviet troops in Afghanistan guarded and defended national economic facilities, airfields, roads vital for the country, carried out convoys with cargo through the territory controlled by the armed opposition.
To reduce the military activity of the opposition, the OKSV conducted active military operations of various scales using the entire arsenal of conventional weapons, and launched air strikes on opposition bases. In accordance with the decision of the political leadership of the USSR, Soviet troops, in response to numerous shelling of their garrisons and transport columns by opposition detachments, began to carry out jointly with Afghan units fighting to search for and eliminate the most aggressive enemy armed groups. Thus, the Soviet troops introduced into Afghanistan became involved in an internal military conflict on the side of the country's government against the opposition forces, which received the most assistance from Pakistan.
The stay of Soviet troops in Afghanistan and their combat activities are conditionally divided into four stages.
Stage 1: December 1979 - February 1980. The entry of Soviet troops into Afghanistan, their placement in garrisons, the organization of the protection of deployment points and various objects.
Stage 2: March 1980 - April 1985. Conducting active hostilities, including large-scale ones, together with Afghan formations and units. Work on the reorganization and strengthening of the armed forces of the DRA.
Stage 3: May 1985 - December 1986. Transition from active hostilities predominantly to supporting operations Afghan troops Soviet aviation, artillery and sapper units. Special Forces units fought to prevent the delivery of weapons and ammunition from abroad. Six Soviet regiments were withdrawn to their homeland.
Stage 4: January 1987 - February 1989. The participation of Soviet troops in the Afghan leadership's policy of national reconciliation. Continued support for the combat activities of Afghan troops. Preparation of Soviet troops for their return to their homeland and the implementation of their complete withdrawal.
Even after the introduction of troops into Afghanistan, the USSR continued to seek opportunities for a political solution to the intra-Afghan conflict. From August 1981, he tried to ensure the negotiation process of the DRA with Pakistan and Iran, from April 1986 - to promote a systemic policy of national reconciliation.
On April 14, 1988 in Geneva (Switzerland), representatives of Afghanistan, Pakistan, the USSR and the USA signed five fundamental documents on the settlement of the political situation around Afghanistan. These agreements regulated the process of the withdrawal of Soviet troops and declared international guarantees of non-interference in the internal affairs of the republic, under which the USSR and the USA assumed obligations. Deadlines were set for the withdrawal of Soviet troops: half of the limited contingent was withdrawn by August 15, 1988, the rest of the units after another six months.
On May 15, 1988, the withdrawal of OKSV began, which ended on February 15, 1989. The withdrawal of troops was led by the last commander of the 40th Army, Lieutenant General Boris Gromov.
About 620,000 servicemen completed military service in Afghanistan, including 525,200 people in the OKSV.
The losses of the military personnel of the 40th Army were: killed and dead - 13,833 people, including 1979 officers and generals, wounded - 49,985 people. During the hostilities in Afghanistan, in addition, 572 military personnel were killed state security, 28 employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR, as well as 190 military advisers, including 145 officers. 172 officers stopped their service in the Armed Forces due to injuries. 6,669 "Afghans" became disabled, including 1,479 disabled people of the first group.
For military and other services, over 200 thousand people were awarded orders and medals, 86 were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, 28 of them posthumously.
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The decision to send Soviet troops into Afghanistan was made on December 12, 1979 at a meeting of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee and formalized by a secret decree of the CPSU Central Committee.
The official purpose of the entry was to prevent the threat of foreign military intervention. As a formal basis, the Politburo of the Central Committee of the CPSU used the repeated requests of the leadership of Afghanistan.
The limited contingent (OKSV) was directly drawn into the civil war that was flaring up in Afghanistan and became an active participant in it.
The armed forces of the government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (DRA) on the one hand and the armed opposition (mujahideen, or dushmans) on the other took part in this conflict. The struggle was for complete political control over the territory of Afghanistan. During the conflict, the Dushmans were supported by military specialists from the United States, a number of European NATO member countries, as well as Pakistani intelligence services.
December 25, 1979 the entry of Soviet troops into the DRA began in three directions: Kushka Shindand Kandahar, Termez Kunduz Kabul, Khorog Faizabad. The troops landed at the airfields of Kabul, Bagram, Kandahar.
The Soviet contingent included: the command of the 40th Army with support and maintenance units, divisions - 4, separate brigades - 5, separate regiments - 4, combat aviation regiments - 4, helicopter regiments - 3, pipeline brigade - 1, material support brigade 1 and some other parts and institutions.
The stay of Soviet troops in Afghanistan and their combat activities are conditionally divided into four stages.
1st stage: December 1979 - February 1980 The entry of Soviet troops into Afghanistan, their placement in garrisons, the organization of protection of deployment points and various objects.
2nd stage: March 1980 - April 1985 Conducting active hostilities, including large-scale ones, together with Afghan formations and units. Work on the reorganization and strengthening of the armed forces of the DRA.
3rd stage: May 1985 - December 1986 Transition from active combat operations mainly to support of the actions of the Afghan troops by Soviet aviation, artillery and sapper units. Special Forces units fought to prevent the delivery of weapons and ammunition from abroad. The withdrawal of six Soviet regiments to their homeland took place.
4th stage: January 1987 - February 1989 Participation of Soviet troops in the Afghan leadership's policy of national reconciliation. Continued support for the combat activities of Afghan troops. Preparation of Soviet troops for their return to their homeland and the implementation of their complete withdrawal.
April 14, 1988 Through the mediation of the United Nations in Switzerland, the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan signed the Geneva Agreements on a political settlement of the situation around the situation in the DRA. The Soviet Union undertook to withdraw its contingent within 9 months, starting from May 15; The US and Pakistan, for their part, had to stop supporting the Mujahideen.
In accordance with the agreements, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from the territory of Afghanistan began May 15, 1988.
February 15, 1989 Soviet troops were completely withdrawn from Afghanistan. The withdrawal of the troops of the 40th Army was led by the last commander of the limited contingent, Lieutenant General Boris Gromov.
Losses:
According to updated data, in total in the war Soviet army lost 14 thousand 427 people, the KGB - 576 people, the Ministry of Internal Affairs - 28 people dead and missing. Wounded, shell-shocked, injured - more than 53 thousand people.
The exact number of Afghans killed in the war is unknown. Available estimates range from 1 to 2 million people.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
AZIMOV ALEXANDER YURIEVICH
Mi-24 pilot-operator, born on September 24, 1960 in Rostov-on-Don. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from February 24, 1983. Passed the exams externally for full course secondary military aviation school for pilots at the Syzran VVAUL in 1983
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1987, he participated in 3 operations, made 134 sorties. On February 29, 1988, the crew of the Mi-24 helicopter flew out on a combat mission to cover Mi-8 helicopters supplying ammunition to one of military units. The rebels fired on the helicopter 10 km southeast of the Bagram airfield. The tail boom was broken by a rocket, a fire broke out. The crew did their best to land, but the helicopter exploded in the air. Asimov died along with his comrades.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Sumy.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
AKSENOV ALEXEY ALEKSEEVICH
Senior commander of the combat helicopter Mi-24, born on 01/06/1959 in the village. Glubokovskoye, Suvorovsky district, Tula region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from May 4, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1986, made several dozen sorties. He had excellent flight training, had fearlessness, composure and great strength will. On October 30, 1987, his helicopter was shot down by rebels in the area of the city of Surubi while performing a combat mission. Aksyonov fought to save the crew and the helicopter until he was hit by a heavy machine gun burst.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Yelan, Rtishchevsky district, Saratov region.
LIEUTENANT
ALEXANDROV VIKTOR PETROVICH
Pilot-navigator of a helicopter squadron, born on 11/3/1959 in the village. Karacharovo, Chebulinsky district Kemerovo region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since January 1981, he repeatedly participated in military operations. On 11/13/1981, during air support for the combat operations of motorized rifle units, the helicopter, in the crew of which he acted, was hit by an enemy anti-aircraft missile. Alexandrov died along with the crew.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the village Suslovo, Mariinsky district, Kemerovo region.
CAPTAIN
AITOV ABDULLA GALIULLOVYCH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on April 3, 1953 in Kuibyshev. Tatar. In the Armed Forces of the USSR on November 15, 1971, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1982, he took part in 5 combat operations, during which he destroyed 2 ammunition depots and 4 firing positions of heavy machine guns from the onboard weapons of the helicopter. In a combat operation in the Panjshir Gorge, he participated in the evacuation of personnel from sites located at an altitude of more than 3000 meters. During the next flight for people, his helicopter was shot down by the rebels. The seriously wounded Aitov was evacuated to the hospital, where he died on July 29, 1983.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the village of Mochaleevka, Pokhvistnevsky district, Kuibyshev region.
MAJOR
ARTAMIN ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 06/18/1949 in the village. Bagara, Kirovsky district, South Kazakhstan region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR on August 17, 1967, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1983, he flew 65 hours, completed 69 sorties. Repeatedly participated in combat operations, while showing courage and high combat skills. On 10/18/1983, he carried out the landing of Afghan military personnel in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Kajakay reservoir. In a difficult combat situation, despite the strong fire resistance of the rebels' anti-aircraft weapons, he completed a combat mission. On takeoff, his helicopter was fired upon by the enemy and exploded in the air. Together with the crew, Artamin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the city of Kerch, Crimean region
CAPTAIN
ANTIPOV ALEXANDER IVANOVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on April 27, 1954 in Kemerovo. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1982. Participating in hostilities, he made more than 100 sorties for the landing of tactical airborne troops, the setting of minefields, the transportation of personnel and military cargo.
On July 24, 1983, while performing a combat mission in the area of the city of Jalalabad, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Antipov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery of the Rudnichny district of Kemerovo. One of the streets of the city is named after him, as well as secondary schools No. 34 and No. 46.
CAPTAIN
ANDREEV NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter detachment, born on 04/10/1952 in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from May 6, 1970. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1987, he took part in 4 combat operations. Military pilot 1st class, made 142 sorties. 09/29/1987, after completing a combat mission while landing in the area of the Kabul airfield over the territory of a house-building plant, his helicopter was hit by an anti-aircraft missile. The crew directed the burning car past the buildings and structures of the plant. The helicopter exploded as it hit the ground. Andreev died along with the crew.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the village Velikie Kopani, Tsyurupinsk district, Kherson region. One of the streets of this village is named after him.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
ALEKSYUTIN VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 04/15/1962 in the village. Brasovo, Bryansk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1986, a pair of helicopters on 06/21/1987, while performing a combat mission, fell into the zone of anti-aircraft fire. The winged helicopter was hit by a missile, and its crew left the burning car on parachutes. Aleksyutin tried to save his comrades, but his helicopter was also hit. Both crews landed on a steep mountainside at an altitude of 3800 m. Prior to the arrival of search helicopters, the pilots fought with the enemy. During this unequal battle, Aleksyutin was seriously wounded, but continued to cover the actions of helicopter pilots to evacuate their comrades. He died from his wounds.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the village Brasovo.
MAJOR
ANDREEV VIKTOR NIKOLAEVICH
Advisor to the squadron commander of the Afghan helicopter regiment, was born on July 1, 1948 in the city of Przhevalsk, Kirghiz SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from September 10, 1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1981, he skillfully transferred his knowledge and experience to the commander of the Afghan helicopter squadron, competently taught Afghan pilots the practice of flying in difficult combat and weather conditions. He flew out on reconnaissance several times. 01/19/1982, he died while performing a combat mission.
MAJOR
BABENKO NIKOLAY VASILIEVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter squadron on the Mi-8T, was born on 08/11/1952 in the village. Novo-Nikolskoye, Ussuriysky district, Primorsky Krai. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/19/1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1973.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since July 1981, he made 106 sorties to support the actions of ground forces. Under enemy fire, he landed a helicopter in the combat area and evacuated 6 seriously wounded Soviet soldiers. During the next sortie on 06/13/1982, his helicopter was shot down.
For exemplary performance of official duties, courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the civil cemetery in the city of Sambir, Lvov region, Ukrainian SSR.
MAJOR
BALOBANOV VITALY NIKOLAEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter squadron commander, born on September 27, 1948 in the city of Mozhga, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1966. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1970.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from September 19S2, he took part in military operations. Made 260 sorties. 04/22/1983, in mountainous terrain, he was the first to land on the selected site and landed the advanced landing group. As a result of his competent and decisive actions, the operation was successfully completed. On 08/09/1983, while performing another sortie, the helicopter was shot down by rebels. Balobanov was seriously wounded and died on September 17, 1983.
For courage and courage he was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (the second - posthumously). Buried in Mozhga.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
BARYSH VASILY VIKTOROVYCH
The commander of the combat helicopter Mi-24, military pilot of the 2nd class, was born on 11/11/1953 in the village. Penkino Kovrovsky district Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since April 1980, on July 23, 1980, while performing a combat mission to conduct aerial reconnaissance of the enemy, his helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile of the rebels.
For exemplary performance of official duties, courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Brody, Lviv region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
BARIEV ILFAT MIDEKHATOVICH
Navigator of the helicopter detachment of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on September 14, 1960 in the village. Maly Bitoman of the Vysokogorsky region of the Tatar ASSR. Tatar. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since 08/20/1981. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1985.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since February 1985 he made 700 sorties. On 01/19/1989, its crew performed a combat mission to reconnoiter the deployment of enemy groups. The helicopter was shot down. Bariev died along with his comrades.
For courage and courage he was awarded the medal "For Military Merit" and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
CAPTAIN
BASOV VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 07/19/1958 in Otradny, Kuibyshev region. Russian.
In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 2, 1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1985 he made 86 sorties. On February 1, 1986, while returning from a combat mission in the area of the settlement of Shahdzhoy, the helicopter was hit by an anti-aircraft missile and, falling to the ground, exploded. Basov died. For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Otradny. AT high school No. 2 Otradnoy a memorial plaque with his name was installed.
CAPTAIN
BELITSKY LEONID NIKOLAEVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter squadron for political affairs, was born on May 2, 1956 in Vitebsk, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 3.08.73, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL and courses at the Air Force Academy.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1983, he showed flying skills, composure and endurance, made 1008 sorties to support the combat operations of ground forces, including 15 to high-altitude, hard-to-reach sites. By personal example, he led his subordinates to carry out combat missions. On August 27, 1984, during the landing of tactical airborne troops, his helicopter was shot down by rebels, fell and exploded. Belitsky died.
For courage and heroism he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery "Mazurino" in Vitebsk. One of the streets of the city is named after him.
LIEUTENANT
BELKIN STANISLAV NIKOLAEVICH
Senior pilot-navigator of the helicopter of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on July 7, 1961 in the village of Senkovo, Selivanovskiy district, Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/25/78. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1982 he made 30 sorties. On 10/30/1982, he died along with the crew while performing a combat mission to deliver ammunition to a detachment blocking an enemy group in the mountains.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Snovitsy Suzdal region Vladimir region.
LIEUTENANT
BELIKOV ANDREY EVGENIEVICH
Flight navigator - helicopter pilot-operator, born on 05/06/1959 in the town of Revda, Sverdlovsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1980. Repeatedly participated in the battles. On January 15, 1982, as part of the crew, he performed a combat flight in the area of \u200b\u200bthe settlement of Meymene in the province of Faryab. Having reached the designated area, the crew attacked the enemy's base camp on the move. During the strike, the helicopter was fired upon, received damage and began to fall. Due to the low altitude, the crew could not leave the uncontrolled car. Belikov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at cemetery No. 2 in the city of Gubkin.
CAPTAIN
BELYAEV ALEXANDER EVGENIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on March 18, 1956 in Yegorievsk, Moscow Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR on December 1, 1978, he passed the exams at the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
He was in the Republic of Afghanistan twice: from February to December 1983 and from April 1987. He made 302 sorties. On February 16, 1988, while performing an aerial reconnaissance flight of the enemy, his helicopter was shot down and exploded in the air. Together with the crew, Belyaev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the medal "For Courage" and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Yegorievsk.
CAPTAIN
Berdnikov Ilya Fedorovich
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter detachment, was born on 08/04/1954 in the village of Molkan, Kirov Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 07/30/71. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1982, he repeatedly performed combat missions for fire support for the actions of motorized rifle units and cover for transport helicopters. 06/05/1983, during the landing approach after completing the mission, his helicopter was hit by a heavy machine gun and exploded in the air.
For courage and courage he was awarded the medal "For Military Merit" and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the military cemetery of the Brest garrison.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
BORISOV VLADIMIR ILYICH
Senior pilot-navigator of the helicopter of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on 01/08/1959 in the village. Navats of the Pilninsky district of the Gorky region. Mordvin. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/25/78. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1982 he made 396 sorties. On August 6, 1984, while performing a combat mission, the helicopter was shot down. Borisov is dead.
VAYTEKHOVICH VALENTIN PAVLOVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on February 23, 1956 in the village of Dusaevshchina, Kopyl district, Minsk region, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 3, 1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1981. During the performance of a combat mission to support hostilities ground forces On May 27, 1982, in the Panjshir Gorge, his helicopter was hit by the enemy and began to lose altitude. Showing self-control and skill, Vaitekhovich tried to take the burning car out of the gorge occupied by the enemy. He did everything possible to save the crew, tried to land a burning helicopter in the river. Before landing, there was a control failure, and the helicopter, colliding with the ground, exploded. On May 29, 1982, Vaitekhovich died from his injuries and burns.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the village of Dusayevshchina, Kopyl district, Minsk region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
VARLAMOV NIKOLAI MIKHAILOVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 10/28/1954 in the village. Obsharovka of the Kuibyshev region. Russian. In the Armed Forces since August 7, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1980. As part of the crew of the Mi-8 helicopter on 06/12/1980, he performed a combat mission. The helicopter was fired upon by the enemy and shot down. Varlamov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Syzran, Samara Region.
MAJOR
VAKHRUSHEV VIKTOR VASILIEVICH
Helicopter unit commander, born on 10/29/1955 at st. Keeoran Yakshur-Bodyinsky district of the Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Udmurt. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 3, 1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from December 1984 to 11/19/1985 and from April 1987 he flew 607 sorties. On February 6, 1988, during the evacuation of the wounded from the combat area, his helicopter was fired upon and damaged. Vakhrushev managed to land an almost uncontrollable car, doing everything possible to save the lives of the crew and the wounded. Repelling an enemy attack on the ground, he died.
For courage and courage he was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (one - posthumously). Buried in the village Yakshur-Bodi of the Udmurt ASSR.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
VINNIK PAVEL PAVLOVYCH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on 01/27/1962 in the city of Kostopol, Rivne region of the Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 5.08.79, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1986, he repeatedly flew on combat missions to suppress enemy ground targets and escort transport helicopters delivering ammunition to combat areas, while demonstrating high flying skills. On March 13, 1987, he covered the actions of a special forces battalion, destroyed a recoilless gun and suppressed several enemy machine-gun emplacements. On April 4, 1987, while performing a flight mission, the helicopter caught fire in the air and crashed. Vinnik died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Central City Cemetery of Krasnoarmeysk, Donetsk Region.
GAVRILKOV EVGENIY ALEKSEEVICH
The pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on March 12, 1963 in the city of Inza, Ulyanovsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 5.08.80. He graduated from the Syzran Military School in the AUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1985, the crew of the Mi-24D helicopter on November 7, 1985, carried out a combat sortie to reconnoiter the enemy. The helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile. Gavrilkov landed on a mountainside by parachute, while receiving fatal injuries.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Inza. There is a street named after him.
CAPTAIN
GAZIZOV RINAT SHAYKHOVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on December 7, 1956 in Kazan, Tatar SSR. Tatar.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1984. On October 18, 1984, his helicopter was fired upon by enemy anti-aircraft weapons, lost control and exploded in the air. Gazizov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Yudino Kazan.
MAJOR
Gainutdinov Vyacheslav Karibulovich
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GETMANOV VYACHESLAV NIKOLAEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on May 9, 1950 in Rostov-on-Don. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1984 he made 123 sorties. On his account 2 destroyed warehouses with weapons. On July 10, 1985, while performing a combat mission to suppress a detected anti-aircraft gun, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Getmanov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery in the city of Aksai, Rostov Region.
CAPTAIN
GERASIMOV VLADIMIR SERGEEVICH
Born on January 25, 1952 in Yaroslavl. In 1969 he graduated from secondary school No. 19, Yaroslavl Aviation Training Center DOSAAF with a degree in helicopter pilot.
He worked as a grinder at the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. On November 17, 1971, he was drafted into the army by the Zavolzhsky RVC. Graduated in 1972 as an external student of the Syzran military aviation school pilots.
Military pilot 1st class.
He was in Afghanistan twice: from August 25-August 1982 to August 16, 1983 he served as a senior helicopter commander of the 262nd separate helicopter squadron (military unit 19888) and from October 2, 1985 to 17 June 1986 commanded a unit of helicopters, military unit p.p. 22630 (335th separate helicopter regiment).
On June 17, 1986, V.S. Gerasimov participated in the operation in the Anjiristan region of the Kunduz province. While landing by enemy fire, the commander's helicopter was hit and caught fire. Having shown high flying skills, risking his life, the major landed a burning helicopter with engines that failed in the air, which saved the lives of the landing force.
After landing on site 56 (height 2601) in the immediate vicinity of the enemy, Major V.S. V.S. Gerasimov died in battle.
He was buried at the Ignatovsky cemetery in Yaroslavl.
He was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (05/06/1983, 05/26/1986) and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously).
From a letter from Major A.N. Fedoseev, deputy squadron commander of the 335th separate helicopter regiment, to V.S. Gerasimov:
“I went with him for 15 years of joint service in the Armed Forces. Sergeich - that's what they called him in the squadron. Where there is laughter to tears, this is his new anecdote. Where they recklessly drive around the field in football, Volodya was sure to be there. He was the soul of our team. As an officer, as a military pilot, he was indispensable, he was entrusted with the most difficult tasks. His link was united in the performance of sorties. That fatal incident happened on June 17, 1986. We landed troops on a platform in the highlands.
On this day, as always, he joked a lot, and no one suspected that in just a few hours he would no longer be alive. During the landing, our group was fired upon, and the side on which V.S. Gerasimov was on fire. Thanks to the skill of Vladimir Sergeevich, the car was landed. The crew (pilot-navigator captain V.A. Shcheglov, on-board technician ensign V.V. Kharitonov), together with the landing force, took the battle with dushmans on the “patch”. The fight went on until late. V. S. Gerasimov was wounded four times and did not leave the place of battle and the crew for a minute.
Only late in the evening did we succeed in suppressing firing points the enemy and, under fire, take our survivors and those who died from the site from the site ...
To this day, it seems to me that Volodya will come to the squadron.
It was a man with a capital letter!
It was a communist of crystal clear soul!”
From the letter of the pilot-navigator captain V.A. Shcheglov, a participant in the battle in which V. S. Gerasimov died:
“During the landing of the landing group on the site, they were fired at point-blank range from small arms. Thanks to the high skill of the flight commander, they boarded the car so that the landing and crew did not receive even the slightest injury.
But this place was even worse. The onboard technician was wounded. The commander was badly wounded. The situation was critical.
But, despite this, Vladimir Sergeevich remained calm. Dying in my arms, he said: "You must survive alone." But the two of us survived from the crew, but we lost Vladimir Sergeevich ...
The guys of the special forces detachment fought in the minority against the brutal dushmans, who never managed to capture the Soviet pilots ... ".
MAJOR
GAYDUKOV DMITRY DMITRIEVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopters, was born on August 25, 1951 in the village of Dubki, Beshenkovichi district Vitebsk region BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 9, 1970. In 1971, he passed the exams for the full course of the Military Aviation Pilot School at the Syzran VVAUL as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1987, he took part in combat missions to escort columns, evacuate the sick and wounded, transport personnel and cargo. Made 270 sorties. On 09/04/1988, in the area of the settlement of Dzharkuduk, while taking off from the site, his helicopter was fired upon, received damage and began to fall. Showing restraint and high flying skills, Gaidukov landed an almost uncontrollable helicopter. However, the car overturned on landing. Despite severe injuries, he led the crew to evacuate passengers, when the last passenger was evacuated, the helicopter exploded. Gaidukov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the cemetery in the village. Taman Temryuksky district of the Krasnodar Territory.
COLONEL
GOLOVANOV ALEXANDER SERGEEVICH
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GRUDINKIN YURI VASILIEVICH
Helicopter squadron commander, born on 01/22/1948 in Baranovichi Brest region BSSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1966. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1970.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1981 great attention devoted to combat training of subordinates. 05/17/1982, providing from the air the actions of ground forces in the area of the Panjshir Gorge, fire from the onboard weapons of the helicopter suppressed enemy anti-aircraft weapons and successfully landed. While returning from a combat mission, his helicopter was shot down 80 km northeast of Kabul. Grudinkin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city cemetery of the city of Luga, Leningrad Region.
DEMIDOV VYACHESLAV ALEKSANDROVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on 01/08/1960 in Yaroslavl. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1978. He graduated from the Yaroslavl Aviation Training Center DOSAAF, external student of the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1987, he made several sorties to suppress pockets of enemy resistance and landing troops. 06/05/1987, while performing a combat mission, making an anti-aircraft maneuver, the helicopter caught on a hill and collapsed. The crew died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Ignatovsky cemetery in Yaroslavl.
LIEUTENANT
DOBROVOLSKII NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on May 20, 1954 in Sumy, Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 15, 1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL (external) in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1981, he proved to be a resolute and skillful commander of a combat helicopter. On 10/28/1981, its crew performed a combat mission to cover a military column on the Talukan-Kishim route. When returning from a combat mission, the helicopter was hit by heavy machine gun fire and, having lost control, fell and burned down. Together with the crew, Dobrovolsky died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery in Sumy.
CAPTAIN
DODOLIN VALERY PAVLOVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopters, was born on May 26, 1953 in the city of Kemerovo. Russian. He worked as a miner at the Lapichevskaya mine. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1972. In 1975, he passed the exams externally for the secondary military aviation school for pilots at the Syzran VVAUL.
He was twice in the Republic of Afghanistan: from September 1980 to September 1981 and from August 1988. He proved himself to be a first-class pilot, a competent and skillful commander. He made 88 sorties, during which he acted boldly and decisively. He died on 11/13/1988 during enemy shelling of the Kabul airfield.
For courage and courage he was awarded the medal "For Military Merit" and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Promyshlenovsky, Kemerovo district, Kemerovo region. There is a street named after him.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
DOLNIKOV VIKTOR ALEKSEEVICH
The navigator of the detachment is a pilot of the Mi-24 combat helicopter, born on January 22, 1959 in the village of Kamyanitsa, Vitebsk district, Vitebsk region, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 01.04. 1977 Graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1982. As part of the crew of the Mi-24 helicopter, he repeatedly performed combat missions to escort transport helicopters, destroy discovered warehouses with weapons and ammunition of the enemy, as well as tasks to provide fire support for combat operations of motorized rifle units. On June 5, 1983, while returning from a combat mission to the Bagram airfield in Parvan province, the helicopter was shot down by rebels and exploded in the air. Dolnikov died along with the crew.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Ruba, Vitebsk district, Vitebsk region, BSSR.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
DRESVYANNIKOV SERGEY ALEKSANDROVICH
Pilot-operator of combat helicopter Mi-24, born on 04/09/1960 in Izhevsk, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 18, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983. He made 160 sorties with a flight time of 140 hours. Participated in 3 combat operations in the provinces of Laghman, Nangarhar, Paktia, Paktika. 09/17/1983, with well-aimed fire from on-board weapons and an accurate bombing strike, repelled an enemy attack on a convoy of cars. 01/14/1984, supporting the airborne assault group from the air, destroyed the firing position of the DShK machine gun and the enemy's ammunition depot with precision bombing. 01/23/1984, during the performance of a combat mission, he discovered an enemy group. With aimed fire and a blow of rockets, he put her to flight. On March 6, 1984, after completing a combat mission, his helicopter was shot down. Dresvyannikov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Zarechnoye cemetery in Izhevsk.
CAPTAIN
DUNAEV YURI VASILIEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on September 3, 1952 in Ulan-Ude, Buryat region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 7, 1970. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1981 he has made more than 230 sorties. His crew destroyed 5 fortresses, 3 strongholds, 3 weapons depots. On January 24, 1982, during an air strike south of the city of Kunduz, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy and collapsed from hitting the ground. The crew died.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously) for steadfastness and courage, high military skill and dedication shown in the performance of combat missions. He was buried at the civil cemetery in the town of Lenek, Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
EMETS SERGEY ANDREEVICH
Pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on December 5, 1964 in Postavy, Vitebsk region, BSSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1986.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1988, he died on 11/13/1988 during the shelling of Kabul airfield by rockets.
For courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Chizhovsky cemetery in Minsk.
CAPTAIN
EPIFANOV VIKTOR GRIGORIEVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter squadron for political affairs. Born on 01/21/1952 in the village. Surinskoye, Kuibyshev region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since August 19, 1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1973.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since January 1980. Military pilot 1st class. Repeatedly performed combat missions for reconnaissance of the enemy and the adjustment of strikes against his strongholds of attack aircraft. 07/23/1980, while performing a combat mission 130 km southeast of Kandahar, the helicopter controlled by him was fired upon and, having received damage, fell and exploded. Epifanov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Fomkin Sad cemetery in Syzran.
CAPTAIN
EGOROV VLADIMIR EGOROVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on 06/08/1960 in the urban village of Vetrino, Polotsk district, Vitebsk region. BSSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from December 8, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1985 he has made more than 700 sorties. On 10/19/1986, during a mission to support the military operations of the ground forces, he discovered a retreating enemy. Fire from onboard weapons forced him to stop, as a result of which the enemy was surrounded and defeated. While trying to land a helicopter damaged by an enemy missile, Yegorov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Glinishche Polotsk region.
CAPTAIN
EVSEEV YURIY VIKTOROVICH
The commander of the combat helicopter Mi-24, was born on September 12, 1950 in the city of Lomonosov, Leningrad Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1981, he took part in 14 combat operations, providing fire support to ground troops from the air. On 10/11/1982, his helicopter was fired upon during the fighting in the area of the Panjshir gorge and made an emergency landing. The crew continued operations as part of one of the units of the motorized rifle battalion. During the return of motorized riflemen to the point of deployment, in a shootout with the enemy, Evseev was mortally wounded.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Bolshaya Izhora, Lomonosovsky district.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
YERMOLOV ILYA VLADIMIROVICH
Flight navigator - pilot - operator of the Mi-24 helicopter. Born on February 11, 1963 in the city of Tashkent, Uzbek SSR. Jew. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1986. Repeatedly took part in the fire support of ground forces, conducting combat operations. 06/04/1987, while covering the landing of a special forces group 30 km southwest of the Jalalabad airfield, the helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile. Yermolov died.
For courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Domrabad cemetery in Tashkent.
CAPTAIN
ERYKALIN YURI ALEKSANDROVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on August 1, 1956 in the village. Russian Yarmash, Ufa region, Bashkir ASSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 10, 1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
He made more than 300 sorties in the Republic of Afghanistan. On 10/23/1983, at night, while performing a combat mission to protect the gas pipeline, his helicopter was shot down. Yerykalin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried at South Cemetery in Ufa.
ZHIVAEV ALEXANDER MIKHAILOVICH
Flight navigator, pilot-operator of the squadron of Mi-24 helicopters, was born on July 20, 1955 in the village of Tarasovo, Atyashevsky District, Mordovian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Mordvin. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 7, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1979. As part of the crew of the Mi-24 helicopter, he repeatedly performed combat missions for conducting aerial reconnaissance and took part in combat operations. During aerial reconnaissance on February 13, 1980, his helicopter was fired upon by the enemy and fell 25 km southwest of the city of Jalalabad. Zhivaev died.
MAJOR
ZHUK MIKHAIL VASILIEVICH
Head of air-fire and tactical training, was born on September 21, 1955 in the city of Syzran, Kuibyshev region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 3, 1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1985. Under his command, the crew of the Mi-24 helicopter on May 31, 1986, carried out a combat mission. In the area of the airfield in Kabul, the helicopter was hit by enemy fire. The crew fought for the life of the combat vehicle, but the helicopter exploded during an emergency landing. The beetle is dead.
For courage and dedication he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in Syzran.
ZAKHAROV ANATOLY IVANOVICH
Head of the parachute service - pilot - operator of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 10/27/1952 in the city of Shumikha, Kurgan Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 20. 11. 1970. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since September 1984, he has flown 45 hours. In a combat situation, he acted competently and skillfully. On 10/16/1984, the crew of the Mi-8 helicopter, in which he was, performed a combat mission of landing a tactical airborne assault. When approaching the landing area, the helicopter was fired upon, was damaged and, having lost control, collided with the ground. Zakharov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Shumikha.
LIEUTENANT
ZAKHAROV VALERY IVANOVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 11/13/1961 in the village. Kudeikha, Poretsky district, Chuvash ASSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 5, 1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983 made 280 sorties. He took part in military operations in the provinces of Kabul, Kandahar, Panjshir. He knew perfectly well and fully used the capabilities of the onboard weapons of the helicopter. The helicopter crew destroyed 2 fortresses with bombing and assault strikes and suppressed four firing points. On July 2, 1984, while conducting aerial reconnaissance, the helicopter was fired upon, damaged, fell and exploded. Zakharov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried on the Alley of Warriors-Internationalists in the city of Novocheboksarsk, Chuvash ASSR.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
ZAKHAROV VLADIMIR VLADIMIROVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on March 4, 1963 in Khabarovsk. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR on August 5, 1980, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1986, he proved to be a brave, well-trained pilot and a skilled commander. On April 21, 1987, while performing a combat mission to land troops in the area of Kandahar, the helicopter was fired upon and damaged, and began to decline. Zakharov controlled the helicopter until the last moment, giving the crew and troops the opportunity to leave the car. Due to the lack of altitude, he himself could not escape.
For courage and courage he was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (one - posthumously). He was buried at the Berkovtsy city cemetery in Kyiv.
CAPTAIN
ZAKHAROV NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH
Senior pilot of the squadron of Mi-24 helicopters, born on 01/02/1959 in the village. Yudikha, Shelabolikha District, Altai Territory. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 17, 1980. He graduated from the Novosibirsk UAC DOSAAF and Syzran VVAUL as an external student in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1987, participating in combat operations, made about 100 sorties. On February 26, 1988, he performed a combat mission to cover the Mi-8T helicopters, providing outposts with the necessary material resources, 6 km southeast of the settlement of Asadabad, Kunar province. The helicopter he flew was shot down. Showing restraint and stamina, Zakharov tried to imprison him, but to no avail. Died in a helicopter explosion.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the military cemetery in Novosibirsk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
ZAKHANDREVICH IOSIF VLADISLAVOVICH
Helicopter pilot Mi-6, born on February 15, 1957 in the village. Roskishi, Shargorodsky district, Vinnitsa region, Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 2, 1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1982. On February 22, 1983, his helicopter flew on a combat mission. Despite the heavy fire, the crew completed the task, which ensured the success of the motorized rifle unit in battle. In this battle, the helicopter was shot down, and Zakhandrevich died.
For courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Svirshkovtsy, Chemerovets district, Khmelnytsky region. A street and a garden in the village are named after him. Svirshkovites.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
ZIBOROV VLADIMIR YAKOVLEVICH
The pilot-operator of the combat helicopter Mi-24, was born on 09/23/1956 in the village. Alisovka, Ivnyansky district Belgorod region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since August 3, 1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1980. As part of the helicopter crew, he made more than 20 sorties. 07/23/1980, during a bombing attack on the enemy, the helicopter was shot down by a missile 55 km west of the Bagram airfield. Ziborov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Alisovka, Ivnyansky district, Belgorod region.
MAJOR
ZINOVIEV VIKTOR AFANASIEVICH
The commander of a helicopter detachment, was born on October 8, 1938 in the village of. Yashkino, Luxembourg district, Orenburg region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since 08/23/1957. In 1959 he graduated from the 160th military school pilots of the city of Pugachev.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1980, he repeatedly performed dangerous combat missions for reconnaissance of the enemy, adjusting artillery fire and air strikes on his positions, as well as ensuring command and control. At the same time, he showed great organizational skills and high flying skills. He died on 07/24/1981 during the adjustment of attacks by combat helicopters and fighter-bomber aircraft on enemy targets.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery No. 2 in Kaliningrad.
CAPTAIN
ZYRIN EVGENIY SERGEEVICH
Senior pilot of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 06/08/1951 in the village. Stavrovo, Sobiasky district, Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since February 1986, he has repeatedly made sorties to combat areas. On May 29, 1986, during the landing of a tactical airborne assault force, the crew of his helicopter destroyed a recoilless gun and 2 heavy machine guns by fire from onboard weapons. 10/16/1986 Zyrin died while performing another combat mission.
For courage and courage he was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (one - posthumously). Buried in his native village.
CAPTAIN
IVANOV VLADIMIR ANATOLYEVICH
Pilot-navigator-instructor of a separate helicopter squadron, born on 04/16/1952 in Monchegorsk Murmansk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 5, 1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1973.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1982, made 270 sorties. The helicopter crew transported 40 tons of cargo, evacuated 10 wounded from the battlefield, destroyed several firing points and an ammunition depot. On September 20, 1982, during a sortie to suppress an enemy stronghold, the helicopter was shot down. Ivanov is dead.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Olenegorsk, Murmansk region. One of the streets of this city is named after him, and a memorial plaque has been opened on the house where he lived.
CAPTAIN
ISHKILDIN ZAGIR ZAKIROVYCH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 04/11/1956 in the village. Troitskoe, Orenburg region. Bashkir. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from May 17, 1974. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1987. Repeatedly took part in military operations. On December 10, 1987, while performing a combat mission, the helicopter he controlled was fired upon by the enemy and, having received damage, fell and exploded. Ishkildin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Isimovo, Kucharchinsky district, Bashkir ASSR.
KALININ VLADIMIR GEORGIEVICH
Senior pilot of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 08/16/1959 in the village. Yulyevka, Semiozerny district, Kustanai region. Kazakh SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 31, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1986, he repeatedly took part in military operations. On March 4, 1987, during takeoff, his helicopter was hit and exploded. Kalinin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the village Yulyevka, Semiozerny district, Kustanai region.
CAPTAIN
KAPUSTIN MIKHAIL IVANOVICH
Helicopter commander of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on 11/11/1957 in the village. Tereshkovo, Bogucharsky district, Voronezh region Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
He flew over 500 sorties. On August 6, 1984, while performing a combat mission, his helicopter fell into the zone of intense fire of enemy anti-aircraft weapons and was shot down. Kapustin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
MAJOR
KARPOV VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVICH
The squadron commander of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on February 17, 1952 in the village. Lopatkovo, Irbitsky district, Sverdlovsk region Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1973. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
He made more than 600 sorties, while demonstrating high flying skills, courage and resourcefulness; 01/17/1988, covering the landing operations during the next approach to the enemy firing positions, the helicopter was hit by an anti-aircraft missile and exploded in the air. Karpov died.
For courage and dedication he was awarded the medal "For Courage", the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
CAPTAIN
KATORGIN GENNADY ALEKSANDROVICH
Helicopter commander of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on 08/25/1960 in the town of Makharadze, Georgian SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
He made more than 900 sorties and at the same time showed personal courage, high training and flying skills. While performing a combat mission on 07/18/1988, his helicopter came under intense enemy fire and was shot down. Katorgin did everything possible to save the crew and the car. However, it exploded, and Katorgin died.
For courage and dedication he was awarded the medal "For Courage", the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). Buried in Ordzhonikidze.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
VASILY LEONIDOVYCH KIRIKOVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on September 1, 1960 in the village. Tereben, Pinsk district, Brest region, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 30, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1985.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since September 1988, he repeatedly delivered military cargo to remote, poorly equipped sites. On 11/13/1988, the enemy fired missiles at the airfield in Kabul. As a result of a missile hitting a room with a flight crew, Kirikovich was seriously wounded and on 11/18/1988 he died in a hospital.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
CAPTAIN
KLYUEV SERGEY PLATONOVICH
Helicopter commander of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on 07/04/1954 in the city of Bogdanovich, Sverdlovsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1971. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
He flew over 200 sorties. On January 24, 1983, he took part in supporting the combat operation, operating in difficult flight conditions, demonstrating high professional qualities. While on a mission, he was killed by an enemy bullet.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Mary, Turkmen SSR.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
KOVALEV NIKOLAI IVANOVICH
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KOZOVOY IGOR VASILIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter squadron commander, born on 06/12/1946 in Belaya Tserkov Kyiv region Ukrainian SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1966. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1970.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1979. Repeatedly performed combat missions. Helicopter airborne fire supported the actions of the ground forces, destroying bases and weapons depots, escorted transport helicopters that supplied ammunition and personnel to the areas of military operations. On August 17, 1980, his helicopter near the city of Kunduz was hit by an enemy missile. The crew died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Mazurino cemetery in Vitebsk.
CAPTAIN
KONEV ALEXANDER VASILIEVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on August 28, 1955 in the village. Piryatinskaya Ustyansky district of the Arkhangelsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1982, he made 484 sorties for the delivery of goods, transportation of people and fire support for ground troops. 08/07/1983, covering a group of helicopters evacuating troops from the area near the settlement of Kunduz, he noticed that the squadron commander's car came under heavy fire from enemy anti-aircraft weapons. With fire from the onboard weapons of his helicopter, Konev destroyed these funds, but during the exit from the attack, his car was hit. Konev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Bestuzhevo, Ustyansky district. Ski competitions for the prize of his name are held annually in the region.
CAPTAIN
KOMISSAROV ALEXANDER ANATOLYEVICH
Senior pilot of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on February 3, 1958 in the village. Shikhany Volsky district of the Saratov region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 3, 1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
He was twice in the Republic of Afghanistan: from December 1985 to January 1987 and from September 1988. He showed himself to be a brave and determined commander. Repeatedly took part in military operations. On 11/13/1988, together with the helicopter crew, he was waiting for an order for a sortie. The enemy fired missiles at the territory of the Kabul airfield. One of the missiles hit the room where the pilots were. Komissarov was mortally wounded.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery "Labor settlements" in the city of Syzran, Samara region.
LIEUTENANT
KONOSHENKO PETER DMITRIEVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 06/19/1958 in the village. Coastal Kemerovo district of the Kemerovo region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1977, he graduated from the Buzuluk UAC and externally passed the exams for the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since October 1981, on November 13, 1981, while performing a combat mission to support ground troops from the air, his helicopter was shot down by rebels. Konoshenko died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried at home.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KONSTANTINOV VALERY ALBERTOVICH
Pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 06/15/1960 in the town of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 1, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983. As part of the helicopter crew, he participated in the transportation of 1085 troops and 112 tons of various military cargo. 07/25/1985 near Jalalabad, while performing a combat mission of landing troops, the helicopter was damaged as a result of enemy shelling. The crew did their best to land the almost uncontrollable car. Helping the commander to hold the helicopter, Konstantinov died when he hit the ground.
For courage and courage shown in the performance of a combat mission, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at cemetery No. 2 in Gubkin, Belgorod Region.
CAPTAIN
KORLYKHANOV ANATOLY VIKTOROVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 07/10/1956 in the village. Sergeevka, Budenovsky district, Primorsky Krai. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 4, 1974. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from August 1981 to April 1982 and from October 1985, he repeatedly participated in combat operations to destroy enemy supply bases and command posts. On October 25, 1985, while performing a mission to deliver personnel to a remote site, his helicopter, 20 km northwest of the Kunduz airfield, came under heavy fire from enemy air defense systems, was damaged, caught fire and began to lose altitude. Before last minute Korlykhanov, trying to land, fought for the lives of the wounded crew members and the servicemen on board. However, at an altitude of 300 m, the helicopter lost control, collided with the ground and collapsed and burned out. The crew died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Sursko-Litovsk cemetery in Dnepropetrovsk. His name is listed on the memorial plate of the monument to the soldiers-internationalists of the Dnepropetrovsk region who died in Afghanistan.
CAPTAIN
KORENEV ALEXANDER GERMANOVICH
Deputy commander of the helicopter squadron for political affairs, was born on May 19, 1951 in the village. Klyuchevskiy, Mogochinsky District Chita region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/19/1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1973.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1981, he repeatedly made combat missions to suppress enemy resistance pockets, proved to be a brave pilot. 03/10/1982, he died while performing a combat mission.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Ryazan at the Novograzhdansky cemetery.
LIEUTENANT
KOROTKIN SERGEY VLADIMIROVICH
Mi-8 pilot-operator, born on 01/30/1961 in Vitebsk, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
He has been in the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1984. As part of the helicopter crew, he transported a large number of various cargoes and over 400 troops. Acting courageously and skillfully, the crew in difficult conditions highlands and strong fire resistance of the rebels landed troops and took away the wounded. On March 20, 1985, while performing a combat mission in the area of the city of Rabat, the helicopter was shot down and collapsed upon impact with the ground. Korotkin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery "Mazurino" in Vitebsk.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
KOSENKO ANATOLY VASILIEVICH
Helicopter squadron commander, born on March 6, 1947 in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/20/1966. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1970.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since September 1986, he completed 165 sorties with a flight time of 180 hours. On 04/17/1987, being the leader of a group of helicopters, while performing a combat mission to deliver fuel to a high-altitude site near the city of Faizabad, he timely noticed the launch of missiles at helicopters. He gave the command to carry out an anti-aircraft maneuver and shoot out heat traps, which prevented combat losses and ensured the successful completion of a combat mission. When performing the next task, he fell ill and died on July 13, 1987.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Gorky.
CAPTAIN
KORUEVSKY SERGEY ALEKSANDROVICH
Senior pilot, born on 06/07/1954 in the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR on August 7, 1971, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1987. He died as a result of a plane crash on 05/25/1988.
For the skillful performance of combat missions and the courage shown at the same time, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star. Buried in the village Chernyanoye, Tambov district, Tambov region.
CAPTAIN
KOSTIUKOV YURI ALEKSEEVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on May 11, 1959 in Orenburg. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1985, he repeatedly took part in military operations. On May 2, 1986, while performing a combat mission in the area of the settlement of Ghazni, the helicopter controlled by him was fired upon by the enemy and, having received damage, fell and exploded. Kostyukov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Orenburg.
CAPTAIN
KOSHCHEEV NIKOLAY ALEKSEEVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 12/16/1953 in Yaroslavl. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from December 23, 1973. He graduated from the Vyaznikovsky UAC DOSAAF and courses at the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1982 he made 116 sorties, flew 123 hours. He took part in combat operations in the areas of the settlements of Marjana, Girishk, Kalat, Lashkargah, Kandahar. On 11/18/1982, in the area of Kandahar, providing fire support for ground troops on the battlefield, he attacked an ambush of rebels with a well-aimed missile attack, as a result of which 5 vehicles with ammunition and weapons were destroyed. Participated in the suppression of 16 enemy strongholds, transported more than 7 tons of ammunition and food in the area of action, took 6 wounded Soviet and Afghan soldiers from the battlefield under enemy fire. On July 23, 1983, while performing a sortie, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Koshcheev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Petrovo, Tunoshesky s/s, Yaroslavl district Yaroslavl region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KRAVTSOV IVAN ANDREEVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on February 6, 1963 in Novy Aidar, Voroshilovgrad region. Ukrainian SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from September 1, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since January 1987. As part of the helicopter crew, he made 44 sorties. He showed himself to be a brave, well-trained pilot. On October 30, 1987, during a combat mission to cover the take-off of an Il-76 aircraft with personnel on board, its helicopter was shot down by the enemy. When falling to the ground, the helicopter exploded and burned. Kravtsov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the city of Southern Kharkov region.
LIEUTENANT
KROKHA PAVEL BORISOVYCH
Mi-8 helicopter pilot-operator, born on February 1, 1966 in Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1983. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1987.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1988. As part of the crew of the Mi-8 helicopter on February 9, 1989, he made a sortie to the area of the settlement of Tashkurgan. The helicopter was shot down by an American Stinger missile and burned down. The little one died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Redakovsky cemetery in Novokuznetsk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KRUGLOV ALEXANDER VIKTOROVICH
Flight navigator - pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 11/20/1957 in the village. Bolbasovo, Orsha district, Vitebsk region, BSSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL as an external student in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1982. As part of the crew, he repeatedly supported the actions of the ground forces and escorted transport helicopters with fire from the helicopter's airborne assets. On 09/11/1982, his helicopter, while landing at the airfield of the city of Gardez, was hit by a machine gun and collapsed upon impact with the ground. Kruglov died in the hospital from his severe injuries.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Bolbasovo.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KSEZOV VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 01/05/1958 in the city of Gomel, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from May 13, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1986, he proved to be a brave, well-trained pilot and competent commander. On 11/29/1986, his helicopter covered the actions of transport helicopters delivering ammunition to the combat area near the city of Surubi, Kabul province. With airborne fire, the crew suppressed several enemy firing points and ensured the completion of the combat mission. When leaving the attack, the helicopter was shot down. Ksenzov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried at home.
CAPTAIN
KUZMINOV VYACHESLAV GEORGIEVICH
Navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter squadron, born on July 19, 1940 in Tula. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 30, 1969. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1981, he made combat missions, on May 17, 1982, being in the crew of the lead helicopter, despite enemy anti-aircraft fire, he led a group of helicopters exactly to the landing site 80 km northeast of Kabul. After the landing, fire from airborne weapons provided fire support for the actions of the landing units. During the exit from another attack, his helicopter was shot down. Kuzminov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Krasnaya Gorka cemetery in Podolsk, Moscow Region.
CAPTAIN
KUKAEV MIKHAIL FYODOROVYCH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopters, was born on September 22, 1951 in the village of Selenduma, Selenginsky district, Buryat ASSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/19/1968. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1982 he made 130 sorties. Participated in the landing of air-tactical assault forces, laying minefields, evacuation of units from hard-to-reach mountainous areas. 07/24/1983, while performing the next combat mission, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy 30 km southwest of Jalalabad. Kukaev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). He was buried in the civil cemetery in the village. Ilovlya, Volgograd region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KURBALA SERGEY IVANOVICH
Mi-8 helicopter pilot-operator, born on 11/23/1956 in Yaroslavl. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 07/17/1980, he graduated from the Atkarsk UAC DOSAAF and courses at the Syzran VVAUL.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1983, made 98 sorties. He took part in supporting the combat operations of ground troops in combat operations in the areas of the settlements of Khanabad, Kunduz. As part of the crew, he destroyed 2 warehouses with weapons and ammunition of the rebels. 08/07/1983, during the performance of a combat mission, the helicopter was hit by fire from a heavy machine gun. The crew until the last moment tried to land the damaged car, but the helicopter fell to the ground and collapsed. Kurbala died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Pesochnoe cemetery in Yaroslavl.
CAPTAIN
KURMAK VLADIMIR MAXIMOVYCH
Senior pilot-navigator of the helicopter of the air regiment of the border troops, was born on March 27, 1961 in the city of Anzhero-Sudzhensk, Kemerovo Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 20, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983 as an external student.
He made about 300 sorties, while demonstrating courage and high flying skills. 07/18/1988, covering transport helicopters, he fell into the zone of intense enemy fire. His helicopter was hit and exploded on impact with the ground. Kurmak is dead.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his hometown.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
KUZNETSOV NIKOLAY NIKOLAEVICH
Flight navigator - Mi-8 helicopter pilot, born on 01/26/1954 in Yaroslavl. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1972, he passed the exams as an external student at the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since January 1980, he made 287 sorties, flew 360 hours. While performing a combat mission in the area of the settlement of PuliKhumri, his car was hit. Kuznetsov was injured and on 10/13/1980 died in the hospital.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Dzhambul.
LAVRENTIEV ANDREI GRIGORIEVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on February 18, 1962 in Kuibyshev. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1981. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1985.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1986. As part of the crew of a combat helicopter, he made 295 sorties. On May 31, 1987, the helicopter crew performed a mission to cover the withdrawal of the operational control group from the combat area. At 49 km from the Jalalabad airfield, at an altitude of 30 m, the helicopter was hit by an anti-aircraft missile. From the explosion of fuel tanks, the car collapsed and fell to the ground. Lavrentiev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Rubezhnoye cemetery in Samara.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
Landyrev Vladimir Igorevich
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 04/22/1961 in the town of Bronnitsy, Ramensky district, Moscow region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 20, 1979. He graduated from 10-month courses at the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since January 1985, he made several dozen sorties, proved to be a brave and competent pilot. 07/10/1985, while performing another sortie in the area of the settlement of Ishkashim, Badakhshan province, during the exit from the attack, his helicopter was shot down and collapsed from hitting the ground. All pilots were killed.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" 111 degrees and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the town of Ramenskoye, Moscow Region.
CAPTAIN
LEGKOV VYACHESLAV SERGEEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on 10/24/1955 in with. Kosagovo Yuryev-Polsky district of the Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 10/16/1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983, he made several sorties, proved to be a brave and competent pilot. On 10/1/1983, while conducting aerial reconnaissance at night in the area of the Jalalabad airfield, his helicopter was fired upon, and he himself was seriously wounded. With the last of his strength, Vyacheslav Legkov fought to save the combat vehicle and crew members and landed the helicopter at his airfield. On April 2, 1984, while performing another combat mission, he was seriously wounded and died on April 2, 1984 in the hospital.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
LAPSHIN NIKOLAY VASILIEVICH
Mi-6 helicopter squadron commander, born on 11/06/1946 in the village. Nevalovo, Vachsky district, Gorky region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/30/1965. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1968.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from 12/22/1979 to 11/18/1982 and from 04/19/1984 he made 215 sorties and flew more than 230 hours. His helicopter transported more than 3,000 people, including 270 wounded, and 680 tons of various cargoes. On March 14, 1985, in the area of the Puli-Khumri settlement, the RA Air Force aircraft, piloted by an Afghan pilot, crashed while making an emergency landing and collided with Lapshin's helicopter, resulting in an explosion. The brave officer died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
CAPTAIN
LITVINOV VASILY VASILIEVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 04/30/1953 in the city of Bataysk, Rostov Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from February 1, 1973, he graduated from the Bogodukhovsky UAC DOSAAF, externally passed the exams for the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1973.
He was twice in the Republic of Afghanistan: from 10/3/1981 to 11/18/1982 and from 08/27/1984. He showed fortitude, courage, courage and high professional skills. During the Panjshir operation, he made 76 sorties. Participated in the landing of 7 tactical airborne assault forces. Ensuring the actions of the ground forces, he delivered 160 paratroopers, 6 tons of ammunition and food to high-mountain areas, evacuated 34 wounded during fire opposition from the enemy. On April 27, 1985, while performing a combat mission to transport personnel, his helicopter was shot down 7 km from the Lashkargah airfield. Litvinov died.
He was awarded the medal "For Military Merit" and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery in Bataysk.
LIEUTENANT
LEONENKO IVAN VIKTOROVYCH
The pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on January 1, 1963 at the Far East state farm in the Oktyabrsky district of the Amur region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1985. Military pilot of the 3rd class. Made 130 sorties. Participated in 5 military operations. On May 26, 1986, the crew of the helicopter, in which he acted, was fired upon by the rebels while performing a combat mission. Leonenko was wounded. The helicopter lost control, collided with the ground and exploded.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Fomkin Sad cemetery in Syzran.
LIEUTENANT
LIPOVOY ALEXANDER VLADIMIROVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 11/17/1960 in the village. Astrakhanovka, Khobdinsky district, Aktobe region, Kazakh SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1984 he made 78 sorties, flying 134 hours. Repeatedly took part in military operations, during which he acted boldly and decisively. 08/23/1984, during the performance of a combat mission in the landing area, he discovered several enemy firing points. From the first call, the helicopter came under heavy anti-aircraft fire. Lipovoy tried to put him on the road, but the damaged helicopter lost control and fell to the ground. The crew died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Aktyubinsk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
LITIAEV NIKOLAY NIKOLAEVICH
Flight navigator, born on January 4, 1954 in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since November 11, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1980. He made 27 sorties to ensure the combat operations of ground forces. During the performance of combat missions, its crew destroyed 10 enemy strongholds, evacuated 12 wounded from the battlefield. 07/23/1980, in the area of the border outpost near the village of Spinahula, during the performance of a combat mission, Lityaev's helicopter was shot down by rebels.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery of mine No. 7 in Novoshakhtinsk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
LUKYANENKO VALERY VASILIEVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on March 8, 1961 in the village. Barashi, Yemilchinsky district, Zhytomyr region, Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 22, 1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1984.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1986, he repeatedly took part in combat missions. On May 31, 1987, the crew of his helicopter performed a combat mission in the province of Nangarhar, providing cover for the landing of tactical airborne troops from helicopters. When approaching the site, the helicopter was hit by an anti-aircraft missile. Lukyanenko until the last minute of his life fought to save the crew and combat vehicle.
For courage and heroism he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). He was buried at the Korbutovsky cemetery in Zhytomyr. School No. 20 in Zhytomyr and one of the trolleybus routes are named after him.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
LYSENKO VLADIMIR IVANOVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 04/10/1962 in Orenburg. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1985. As part of the crew on 12/14/1985, he performed a combat mission to cover the landing of a special forces unit in the area of warfare in the province of Ghazni. The crew brought the helicopter to a given area and suppressed 3 enemy firing points with the fire of airborne weapons, which ensured a successful landing. When leaving the next attack, the helicopter was shot down. Lysenko died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Churilkovo cemetery in Yaroslavl.
MENSHOIKIN VLADIMIR IGNATIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on May 3, 1953 in Ufa, Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Mordvin. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 7, 1970. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1983, he took part in military operations. Demonstrated high professionalism. On October 3, 1983, while performing another combat mission, the helicopter piloted by him was shot down by rebels near the settlement of Pachakhan. Menshoikin died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery "Labor settlements" in the city of Syzran.
MAJOR
MALYSHEV ALEXEY PAVLOVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter squadron for political affairs, military pilot of the 2nd class, born on 01/01/1954 in the village. Perevolotsky, Orenburg region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1971. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
He served in the Republic of Afghanistan from 11/26/1981 to 09/08/1982 and from August 1984. He proved to be a brave warrior, an excellently trained officer. Repeatedly took part in military operations. Made 800 sorties. On 11/19/1984, after completing a combat mission to land a tactical airborne assault force, his helicopter was shot down by rebels. Malyshev died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). Buried at home. His name is listed in Orenburg on a memorial plate at the monument to the soldiers-internationalists who died in Afghanistan.
CAPTAIN
MIKHAILOV VLADISLAV IVANOVICH
Helicopter commander, born on July 11, 1950 in Rostov-on-Don. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 7, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1983. He died on 06/17/1983 while performing a combat mission. Buried in the village Bykovo, Ramensky district, Moscow region.
CAPTAIN
MOLCHANOV SERGEY VIKTOROVYCH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 06/12/1959 in the village. White clay Krasnodar Territory. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1986. Making his 108th sortie on May 18, 1987, he discovered and destroyed the crew of an anti-aircraft twin installation 2 km southwest of the Aliheil fortress in Paktia province. During the performance of a combat mission, his helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile. Molchanov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in the Southern Cemetery in the village. White clay.
CAPTAIN
MARKOV NIKOLAY VASILIEVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 10/22/1958 in the village of Panteleev, Yegoryevsky district, Moscow region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 19, 1977. He graduated from officer courses at the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
He was twice in the Republic of Afghanistan: from November 1981 to November 1983 and from March 1987. He made 112 sorties. He showed himself to be a brave warrior and an excellently trained pilot. On 11/27/1987, his crew was ordered to deliver ammunition to the outpost. During the mission, the helicopter was fired upon by the enemy, caught fire and began to lose altitude. Keeping the almost uncontrollable car in the air, Markov ordered the crew to leave the helicopter with parachutes. He was the last to leave the car himself, but due to lack of altitude, the parachute did not open. Markov is dead.
He was awarded the orders "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree, the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Yegoryevsk City Cemetery.
CAPTAIN
MOKRETSOV VIKTOR ANATOLYEVICH
Senior helicopter commander, born on July 20, 1953 in the village of Myza-Ivanovka, Gatchina District, Leningrad Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 8, 1971. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1981. On October 10, 1981, his helicopter was shot down during an air strike on enemy firepower in a fortress near the settlement of Kulli-Topchi. Mokretsov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Gatchina, Leningrad Region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
MOLCHANOV SERGEY YURIEVICH
The pilot-operator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 08/01/1962 in the village. Novo-Nikitino, Orenburg region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since January 1986, he repeatedly performed the tasks of the command to ensure combat operations. 10/17/1986 died while performing a combat mission.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Podlesnoye cemetery in Vinnitsa.
MAJOR
MOROZOV VLADIMIR IVANOVICH
Deputy commander of a helicopter squadron, was born on 11/22/1949 in the village. Beloomut, Moscow region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/19/1968. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since December 1979. He died on March 7, 1980 in a plane crash while ferrying Mi-8 helicopters for the Air Force of the Republic of Afghanistan.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at cemetery No. 6 in Kharkov.
LIEUTENANT
MOSKVICHEV SERGEY BORISOVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on December 1, 1956 in Sumy, Ukrainian SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 07/07/1975. He passed the exams externally for the secondary military aviation school at the Syzran VVAUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1981. While escorting a convoy of ground forces along the route Talukan-Kishim on October 28, 1981, in the area of the settlement of Khanabad, the helicopter was hit by heavy machine gun fire and fell. Muscovites died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Sumy.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
MOSHKOV ALEXANDER ANATOLYEVICH
The pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter was born on November 10, 1959 in the village of Fedurniki, Vyaznikovsky district, Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 2, 1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1987. While making a sortie in the area of Kabul on August 27, 1988, his helicopter was shot down and exploded in the air. Moshkov died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Vyazniki, Vladimir Region.
NAGIBNEV ALEXANDER GENNADIEVICH
Flight navigator, pilot of a separate mixed air squadron, born on 08/17/1959 in the town. Uglezavodsk, Dolinsky district, Sakhalin region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1978. He graduated from the Novosibirsk UAC DOSAAF, externally passed the exams for the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
He was in the Republic of Afghanistan twice: from 09/28/1981 to 05/04/1982 and from 05/24/1984. He took part in many military operations, in the transportation of troops and cargo. He showed courage, steadfastness and high military prowess. 06/23/1984, during the performance of a combat mission in the area of \u200b\u200bthe settlement of Salang, during the transfer of troops to the combat area, the helicopter controlled by it was fired upon by the rebels. Nagibnev was mortally wounded.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Berdsk, Novosibirsk Region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
NAZAROV GRIGORY IVANOVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 03/23/1959 in the town. Leonidovo Poronaisky district of the Sakhalin region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 2, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1982 he has made 92 sorties. On 10/7/1982, during a military operation in one of the districts of Baghlan province, while supporting the actions of paratroopers from the air, he noticed the firing position of a heavy machine gun, from which the enemy fired at the leader's helicopter. Nazarov destroyed the crew of the machine gun with the fire of the airborne weapon, but the helicopter, when leaving the attack, was hit and exploded in the air. Nazarov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai, where one of the streets is named after him.
LIEUTENANT
NAZAROV NAIL RAVKHATOVICH
The pilot-operator of the combat helicopter Mi-24, was born on 03/25/1957 in the village. Priyutovo, Ermekeyevsky District, Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Bashkir. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 2, 1974. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1978.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1980. He died on December 21, 1980 as a result of an accident. Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Birsk, Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT NEVGEN SERGEY IVANOVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 10/3/1962 in Izhevsk. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 17, 1981. He graduated from the Bogodukhov Aviation Training Center DOSAAF and externally Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1987. He died on 06/05/1987 in a plane crash 22 km north of the airfield near the city of Kandahar.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Zarechnoye cemetery in Izhevsk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
NIZHNIK VLADIMIR DMITRIEVICH
Mi-8 pilot-navigator, born on 11/17/1959 in the village. Luzhany, Kitsmansky district, Chernivtsi region Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1984, on 08/19/1984, he participated in the landing of tactical airborne troops in the area of operations of the armed formation of the rebels in order to eliminate it. When approaching the landing area, the helicopter was fired upon by the enemy, was damaged and exploded in the air. The bottom is dead.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Luzhany, where a street is named after him.
Lieutenant colonel
NEVEROV VALERY ALEKSANDROVICH
Head of the Political Department of the Helicopter Regiment, born on September 26, 1946 in Neuruppin (GDR). Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/08/1965. He graduated from the Syzran VAUL.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1981. He died on May 1, 1982 in the line of duty. He was buried at the Central Cemetery in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR.
LIEUTENANT
NEUNYLOV ALEXEY ALEKSANDROVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on August 31, 1964 in Kuibyshev. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1981. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1985.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1986 made 147 sorties. He showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. On November 29, 1986, he performed a combat mission to cover a group of Mi-8 helicopters delivering ammunition to the area of the combat operation. During the flight, his helicopter was shot down by the rebels. Neunylov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at cemetery No. 1 "Fomkin Sad" in Syzran.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
NIKIFOROVICH SERGEY EVGENIEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on 01/10/1955 in the city of Pervomaisk, Nikolaev region of the Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 7, 1974. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1980, he repeatedly performed combat missions for the transportation of personnel to the areas of military operations and the evacuation of the wounded. On 06/12/1980, while returning to the airfield, the helicopter he was flying was hit by rebel fire and exploded when it fell to the ground. Nikiforovich died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Saki, Crimean region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
NIKOLAEV VITALY PAVLOVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 06/21/1964 in the village of Lapkasy, Morgaushsky district of the Chuvash ASSR. Chuvash. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1986.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1988, he repeatedly took part in military operations. He made 60 sorties, showed courage and high professional skills. During the shelling of the airfield, the city of Kabul was seriously wounded. He died of his wounds on November 13, 1988.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in the village of Molgachkasy, Morgaushsky district.
LIEUTENANT
NOVIKHIN ALEXANDER NIKOLAEVICH
Helicopter navigator, born on 10/13/1957 in the village. Novotroitskoe Staroshaigovsky district of the Mordovian ASSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 29, 1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1982, he repeatedly took part in military operations. When performing combat missions, he showed courage, courage and high professional skills. Died 01/04/1983
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Novotroitskoe. One of the streets is named after him.
Lieutenant colonel
NUZHDIN NIKOLAI IVANOVICH
Helicopter squadron commander, 1st class military pilot, born on 01/01/1950 in the village. Maize in the Nikolsky district of the Penza region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/17/1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971 and VVA them. Gagarin.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1985, he repeatedly took part in military operations. He showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. On 10/25/1985, he performed a combat mission to deliver personnel to the area of the military operation near the village of Hairatan. 25 km northwest of the airfield near the city of Kunduz, the helicopter in which it was located was fired upon by the enemy, a fire started on board. The crew did everything possible, trying to land, but, having lost control, the combat vehicle exploded upon impact with the ground. Nuzhdin died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried at home. There is a memorial plaque on the house where he lived.
CAPTAIN
PAKSYUATKIN ALEXANDER VASILIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on September 13, 1958 in Syzran, Kuibyshev region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 1, 1977. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1985, he repeatedly took part in military operations. He showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. On June 3, 1986, he performed a combat mission to cover a column of ground troops on the Kabul-Gardez route. 45 km from the city of Kabul, the convoy came under fire. When the Mi-24 crew attacked enemy firepower, the helicopter was shot down. Paksyuatkin died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Fomkin Sad cemetery in Syzran.
LIEUTENANT
Novikov Ilya Fedorovich
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on August 21, 1965 in the city of Syzran, Kuibyshev region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1986.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since April 1987. Made 68 sorties. On July 1, 1987, he performed a combat mission to cover transport helicopters during the evacuation of a special forces group. 51 km from the village of Shahjoy, his helicopter was shot down by rebels. Novikov was seriously injured, from which he died on 07/08/1987 in a military hospital.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Fomkin Sad cemetery in Syzran.
PATRAKOV ANDREY GENNADIEVICH
Pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on December 6, 1960 in the city of Izhevsk, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 23, 1980. He graduated from the Izhevsk UAC DOSAAF and Syzran VVAUL (extern) in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1983, he completed 43 sorties. He showed himself to be a courageous and courageous officer. On October 1, 1983, while conducting aerial reconnaissance at night in the area of the city of Jalalabad, his helicopter was fired upon by the enemy. Being seriously wounded, he, along with the rest of the crew, fought to save the combat vehicle, was seriously wounded and died on 10/8/1983 in a military hospital.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Khokhryakovsky cemetery in Izhevsk.
MAJOR
BORIS ANDREEVICH PETRENKO
Head of air reconnaissance, senior helicopter commander, was born on 06/23/1940 in the city of Stavropol. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/14/1969, externally passed the exams for the full course of the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1981 he made 172 sorties, during which he showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. Died while performing a combat mission 07/24/1982
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in Stavropol.
MAJOR
PISKAIKIN ALEXANDER GERASIMOVICH
The head of intelligence - the pilot-navigator of the air regiment, was born on February 1, 1948 in the village. Krasny Yar, Ichalkovsky District, Mordovian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Mordvin. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/17/1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
He was in the Republic of Afghanistan twice: from October 1985 to October 1986 and from July 1987. He showed courage, determination, high professional skills. On January 21, 1988, he performed a combat mission for the delivery of goods from the city of Kabul to the city of Gardez. While flying over a mountain range, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Piskaikin died.
He was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (the second posthumously). He was buried at the Central Cemetery in Saransk, Mordovian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Lieutenant colonel
PIYANZIN IVAN FYODOROVYCH
Deputy commander of a helicopter regiment, was born on December 6, 1940 in the village. Old Nazimkino, Shemysheysky district, Penza region. Mordvin. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/25/1959. He graduated from the 160th military aviation school for pilots in 1962.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since August 1985, he completed 430 sorties. 02/21/1986 at night he conducted reconnaissance of enemy air defense fire weapons in the vicinity of the airport near the city of Kabul. During the performance of a combat mission, the helicopter was hit by a surface-to-air missile, caught fire and began to lose altitude. Piyanzin ordered the pilot-operator to leave the helicopter, and himself, showing courage and dedication, drove the damaged car away from the city in order to prevent it from falling on residential areas. The helicopter exploded in the air. Piyanzin died.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in Alexandria, Kirovograd region, Ukrainian SSR.
CAPTAIN
POZHARISCHENSKY GRIGORY PAVLOVICH
Senior commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, military pilot of the 1st class, was born on 04/13/1949 in Kazan, Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 3, 1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1980, he showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. 09/22/1980, he died while performing a combat mission 140 km south of Kandahar.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the cemetery "Labor settlements" in the city of Syzran, Samara region.
CAPTAIN
POLETAEV EVGENIY VASILIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on January 14, 1960 in Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1978, he graduated from the Buzuluk UAC DOSAAF, graduated as an external student from the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from November 1985, he showed courage, steadfastness, bravery and selflessness. On October 8, 1986, in the course of performing a combat mission to cover the take-off of an Il-76 aircraft from an airfield near the city of Kabul, its helicopter was shot down by the enemy. To prevent the damaged car from falling onto densely populated areas of the city, Poletaev decided, without leaving the helicopter, to land in a non-residential area, but upon impact with the ground, the Mi-24 rolled over and exploded. Poletaev and the rest of the crew were killed.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the cemetery in Yagunovo, Kemerovo district, Kemerovo region.
MAJOR
PRYANIKOV SERGEY DONOVYCH
Commander of a separate helicopter squadron, military pilot 1st class. Born on February 26, 1955 in the city of Zhigulevsk, Kuibyshev Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 31, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1985, he repeatedly performed combat missions. He showed courage, bravery and high professional skills. On 11/20/1986, during the landing of tactical airborne troops 32 km northeast of the airfield near the city of Bagram, he was wounded. He died from his wounds.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in Pugachev, Saratov region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
PUTENKO SERGEY GENNADIEVICH
The pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 04/24/1960 in the city of Kamensk, Rostov Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 02/09/1983. Passed the exams as an external student for the full course of the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1987, he took part in 2 combat operations, making 37 sorties, during which he delivered 43 people, 10 tons of various cargoes to the combat areas. On January 21, 1988, while performing a combat mission, the helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Putenko died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Severnoye cemetery in Rostov-on-Don.
RABKO SERGEY NIKOLAEVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 07/25/1959 in the village. Yangi-Aryk, Termez district, Surkhandarya region, Uzbek SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/05/1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1986. Repeatedly took part in military operations. Made 110 sorties. On February 27, 1987, at night, while performing a combat mission of conducting aerial reconnaissance and protecting the Ghazni airfield, his helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile of the rebels. Rabko died.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Termez.
CAPTAIN
RADAEV EVGENIY RASIKHOVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 03/08/1956 in the village. Yangi-Kurgan, Namangan region, Uzbek SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/02/1975. He graduated from the Syzran Military School in AUL in 1979.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1988, he proved to be a courageous, professionally trained pilot. Completed 73 sorties. He died on 11/13/1988 during the shelling of the Kabul airfield by the rebels.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Rubezhnoye cemetery in Kuibyshev.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
ROMANTSOV VALERY NIKOLAEVICH
Flight navigator, pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on December 10, 1960 in the city of Mariinsk, Kemerovo Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 04/02/1979, he passed the exams for the full course of the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1981 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1984. While performing a combat mission on 06/05/1984, the helicopter, in the crew of which he operated, was fired upon by the enemy. Being wounded, Romantsov continued to selflessly fulfill his duties. During the second shelling, the helicopter exploded and burned down. Romantsov died.
For courage and perseverance, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Mariinsk.
CAPTAIN
RUBTSOV VYACHESLAV ALEKSEEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, 1st class military pilot, born on 03/29/1954 in the village. Lyukshudya of the Izhevsk region of the Udmurt ASSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 12/10/1973, he graduated from the Buzuluk UAC and externally passed the exams for the full course of the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1980, he repeatedly performed flights to support combat operations of ground troops in the Charikar and Bamiyan regions. He showed courage, courage and high flying skills. During the combat operation on July 24, 1981, as part of the crew, he performed the combat mission of adjusting and targeting aircraft actions. During the battle, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Rubtsov died.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree. He was buried at the Novo-Aleksandrovsky cemetery in Izhevsk.
CAPTAIN
RUSKEVICH VALERY VLADIMIROVICH
The commander of the helicopter unit of the border troops, was born on September 28, 1953 in the village of Slutsk, Bobruisk region of the BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 28, 1971. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
In the Republic of Afghanistan made more than 200 sorties. 06/27/1985, while performing the mission of delivering troops to the landing area, his helicopter was fired upon by the enemy, fell to the ground and crashed. Ruskevich died.
He was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner (the second posthumously). Buried in Tashkent.
CAPTAIN
RYAKHIN EVGENIY VLADIMIROVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, 1st class military pilot, born on 04.05. 1953 in the village. Bolshaya Korzikha, Primorsky District, Arkhangelsk Region Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/07/1970. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1974.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1984, he proved to be an experienced pilot (total flying time - 1643 hours, of which 59 hours in the sky of Afghanistan), an excellently trained commander. He skillfully carried out the assigned combat missions, showing fortitude, courage and courage. On 10/16/1984, during the landing of tactical airborne troops, his helicopter was shot down, lost control and fell to the ground. Ryakhin died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in the village Felshinka, Primorsky district, Arkhangelsk region.
SAVIN VIKTOR GEORGIEVICH
Senior pilot of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on 11/19/1953 in the village. Sartyuba, Sarkand district, Taldy-Kurgan region, Kazakh SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 6, 1971. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1975.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1986, he repeatedly took part in military operations to cover the actions of ground units and ensure the movement of motorcades. 07/01/1987, during the performance of a combat mission to cover a special forces group surrounded by the enemy in the area of \u200b\u200bthe settlement of Shahdzhoy, his helicopter was fired upon by intense fire from the DShK and caught fire. Savin took everything necessary measures to rescue the combat vehicle and crew. Died in a helicopter explosion.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Sarkand, Taldy-Kurgan region.
CAPTAIN
SAMSONNIKOV ALEXANDER IVANOVICH
Head of air-fire and tactical training - senior pilot of the Mi-24 helicopter, born on July 29, 1959 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/02/1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1987. In the course of performing a combat mission on February 29, 1988, 10 km southeast of the airfield near the city of Bagram, his helicopter was fired upon by the enemy, was damaged and, falling to the ground, exploded. Samsonnikov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in Pugachev, Saratov region.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
SELKOV ALEKSANDR ALEKSANDROVICH
Helicopter commander, born on June 28, 1955 in the village of Sadovka, Baltai district, Saratov region. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1976. (85KO 2UVE)
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 25, 1981, military unit No. 70419 (Kunduz). Participated in the liquidation and neutralization of gangs. He died on January 15, 1982, while performing a combat mission to land troops, A. A. Selkov's helicopter was hit by rebel fire and crashed near the settlement of Darzab.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the village of Sadovka, Saratov Region.
CAPTAIN
SERGIN SERGEY NIKOLAEVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on 10/26/1957 in the village. Pyankovo, Irbitsky district, Sverdlovsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 12, 1975. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from 10/19/1982 to 11/02/1983 and from December 1985. He died on 01/19/1986 in a plane crash 90 km southwest of the Lashkargah settlement.
For courage and courage he was awarded the Order of the Red Star. Buried in Krasnouralsk, Sverdlovsk Region.
CAPTAIN
SECHKO GENNADY LEONIDOVYCH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on November 29, 1961 in the city of Lyuban, Minsk Region, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/05/1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1986, he participated in combat operations in the provinces of Herat, Kabul, Ghazni, Logar and Nangarhar, during which he made 170 sorties. He showed great military prowess and skill. 03/12/1987, performing a combat mission to cover transport helicopters carrying out landing, he destroyed the enemy launcher with well-aimed fire from airborne weapons. 05/24/1987, with a volley of NURS, the mortar was suppressed, the calculation of the enemy. Skillfully using airborne weapons at low altitude, Sechko ensured the exit of the special forces unit from the encirclement. 06/04/1987, while performing a reconnaissance flight, his helicopter was shot down. Sechko died.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). Buried in his hometown.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
SIMOROZ EVGENIY ALEKSANDROVICH
Senior pilot of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on August 26, 1962 in Makeevka, Donetsk region, Ukrainian SSR. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/05/1979. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1986. During the performance of combat missions, he showed good flight training, fearlessness and high commanding skills. On September 14, 1986, under continuous enemy fire, he landed a helicopter on a hard-to-reach high-altitude site and evacuated wounded soldiers from it. 01/14/1987, during night duty at the Bagram airfield, having received a message about an attack on a outpost, accurately brought the helicopter to the target and destroyed 3 firing points with airborne weapons. On 03/04/1987, during search operations to search for the crew of a downed aircraft in an area controlled by the enemy, a helicopter driven by them was shot down at low altitude. Simoroz and the rest of the crew died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the Krasnaya Gorka cemetery in Makeevka. A memorial plaque with his name was installed in Makeevskaya secondary school No. 53.
ENSIGN
SIRENKO VLADIMIR SERGEEVICH
Head of the communications and radio equipment workshop, born on 09/04/1959 in the city of Syzran, Kuibyshev region. Russian. Graduated from the Syzran Polytechnic College. He was drafted into the Armed Forces of the USSR on 11/14/1979 by the Syzran GVK.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983, he proved to be a skillful, enterprising, well-trained specialist. 11/15/1983 was preparing to go on a combat mission. During takeoff, the helicopter in which he was located was fired upon by the enemy and, having received damage, caught fire. Sirenko died in a burning helicopter.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried at home.
MAJOR
SKOBOV ANATOLY NIKOLAEVICH
Mi-6 helicopter squadron commander, born on 07/03/1951 in the village. Dubrovo, Shumilinsky district, Vitebsk region, BSSR. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 04/01/1970. After the Vitebsk UAC, he graduated as an external student from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since September 1983, he has completed 278 sorties. Carried 1610 people (of which 185 were wounded), 299 tons of various cargoes. He took part in 5 combat operations, delivering ammunition and landing troops on high-altitude sites. In February 1984, within 2 days, he performed 12 sorties to deliver ammunition and fuel to the combat area. On March 27, 1984, under heavy enemy fire, he picked up and lifted 2 downed Mi-8 helicopters and delivered them to the airfield near the city of Faizabad. 07/14/1984, during the execution of the next combat mission, his helicopter was fired upon and exploded in the air. Skobov died.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree, the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery "Mazurino" in Vitebsk.
CAPTAIN
SINKO SERGEY LEONIDOVYCH
Mi-24 helicopter flight commander, 1st class military pilot, born on 01/06/1959 in Pugachev, Saratov region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/02/1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1985, he repeatedly took part in military operations. He showed himself to be a resolute and courageous officer, a high-class professional. On January 13, 1986, while performing a combat mission to cover the evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Until the last minute of his life, Sinko tried to land a burning combat vehicle. Died in a helicopter explosion.
Awarded the Order of Lenin (posthumously). He was buried at the Rubezhnoye cemetery in Samara.
LIEUTENANT
SMEKALOV IGOR GENNADIEVICH
Mi-24 pilot-operator, born on September 11, 1961 in Yaroslavl. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 04/04/1980, he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1984. In the course of carrying out a combat mission to ensure the operations of a tactical assault force 31 km southwest of Kabul on August 23, 1984, he skillfully and confidently fired from a helicopter armament. When approaching a newly identified target, the combat vehicle was fired upon by enemy anti-aircraft weapons. The engines were damaged, the helicopter commander was wounded. In this situation, Smekalov assisted the commander in controlling the helicopter for landing. While landing, the helicopter lost control and collided with the ground. Smekalov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Churilkovo cemetery in Yaroslavl.
CAPTAIN
SPELOV SERGEY YURIEVICH
Mi-24 helicopter commander, born on September 14, 1953 in Pskov. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 03/01/1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since May 1981, the crew of his helicopter on 10/07/1982 performed a combat mission of providing fire support to an airborne group that was surrounded. Having shown determination and high professionalism, the pilots from the very first approach with the fire of the airborne gun destroyed the crew of a large-caliber machine gun, which was firing at a neighboring helicopter, and several more enemy firing points. But when leaving the attack, the helicopter was hit and exploded in the air. Spelov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery "Mazurino" in Vitebsk.
LIEUTENANT
STERHOV ALEXEY GEORGIEVICH
Pilot-operator of combat helicopter Mi-24, born on March 28, 1961 in Izhevsk. Russian. He worked as a mechanic at the Izhmash plant. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from March 15, 1979. He graduated from the Izhevsk UAC and externally from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1982, he carried out 57 sorties to strike at enemy fortified areas, support ground forces and conduct reconnaissance. Skillfully used helicopter weapons, accurately hit enemy ground targets. On 10/11/1982, while performing a combat mission, his helicopter was shot down and exploded in the air. Sterkhov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Alexander Cemetery in Izhevsk.
CAPTAIN
SULZHENKO VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVYCH
Advisor to the navigator of the Afghan helicopter squadron, was born on December 3, 1952 in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 19, 1972. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1974 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from June 1979, he performed his official duties, repeatedly flew on combat missions as part of an Afghan crew. He died on February 25, 1980. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried at home. One of the streets is named after him. Kirsovo.
Lieutenant colonel
TEGAY VYACHESLAV ANDREEVICH
Military adviser to a separate helicopter squadron, born on 08/26/1949 in the village. Aktepa, Buka district, Tashkent region, Uzbek ASSR. Korean. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/17/1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan from July 1984, he took part, together with the command of the Afghan army, in the development and conduct of military operations against the armed formations of the rebels. 11/13/1985 he died in battle near the city of Kandahar, while searching for General Vlasov N.A., adviser to the commander of the Air Force of the Republic of Afghanistan.
He was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (the second posthumously). He was buried in the city of Angren, Tashkent region.
LIEUTENANT
TIMOFEEV SERGEY VALENTINOVICH
Mi-6 helicopter pilot, born on 06/14/1960 in the village. Golovino, Sudogodsky district, Vladimir region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from December 10, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since October 1984, he repeatedly performed combat sorties for the delivery of goods and personnel. On March 14, 1985, his helicopter crashed and collided with an Afghan Air Force aircraft during an emergency landing at the Puli-Khumri helipad. As a result of the explosion, Timofeev died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Lukinskoye cemetery of the Golovinsky s / s.
LIEUTENANT
TITAEV SERGEY EVGENIEVICH
Mi-6 helicopter pilot, born on February 20, 1957 in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 03/24/1983, he graduated from the Egorievsk UAC DOSAAF and externally from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan, since May 1984, he completed 21 sorties, during which 30 tons of cargo and 120 personnel were transported. On 07/06/1984, during a sortie to deliver ammunition, the helicopter was shot down by rebels. Titaev died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Lyubuchany, Chekhov district, Moscow region.
CAPTAIN
TKACHEV GRIGORY PAVLOVICH
Helicopter aviation regiment commander of the border troops, was born on 06/19/1952 in Astrakhan. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from July 27, 1970. In 1976 he graduated from the Syzran VVAUL.
He made 55 sorties in the Republic of Afghanistan. 04/21/1981, providing air support landing operation, during the next call on the suppressed firing points of the enemy, he was mortally wounded. Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in Sumy.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
FEDOROV ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
Mi-6 helicopter pilot, born on November 6, 1959 at the station. Chagan of the Semipalatinsk region of the Kazakh SSR. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/10/1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1984. He took part in providing 7 combat operations. In a difficult combat situation, he delivered fuel, ammunition, food to high-mountain areas, while showing endurance and high flying skills. He flew 280 hours in the skies of Afghanistan, completing 195 sorties. In October 1985, he fell seriously ill and died on February 28, 1986 in the hospital.
He was awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree. He was buried at the South-Western cemetery of the city of Frunze (now Bishkek).
CAPTAIN
FILIPPI ALEXANDER ALEKSANDROVICH
Deputy squadron commander - the commander of the Mi-24 combat helicopters, was born on 04/21/1954 in the village. Raguzino, Vasyugansky district, Tomsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from May 8, 1974. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1977.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since July 1980. He died on 09/11/1982 while performing a combat mission.
He was buried in the cemetery of the city of Polevskiy, Sverdlovsk Region.
Colonel
FILYUSHIN YURI VALENTINOVYCH
The commander of a separate helicopter regiment, was born on November 7, 1946 in Moscow. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from November 22, 1965. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1970 and the Military Academy. Yu.A. Gagarin.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1985, he participated in 6 combat operations, making 78 sorties. 11/24/1985 with subordinates carried out the landing of tactical airborne troops. After a successful landing during takeoff, his helicopter was hit by enemy air defense systems and exploded in the air 67 km northwest of Kandahar. Filyushin died.
For courage and heroism shown in the performance of combat missions, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Order of Lenin (posthumously). He was buried at the Lublin cemetery in Moscow.
MAJOR
FIRSOV VLADIMIR ALEKSEEVICH
Helicopter squadron commander, born on April 26, 1950 in Buzuluk, Orenburg region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/17/1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since March 1980. Military pilot 1st class. Flew 76 sorties to support ground forces during combat operations. On July 24, 1981, while performing another combat mission, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy 16 km northeast of the Charikar settlement, fell and exploded. Firsov died.
He was awarded two Orders of the Red Star (the second posthumously). Buried in Buzuluk.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
FOMIN VALERY ALEKSEEVICH
The pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 11/25/1962 in the village. Gostinino, Selivanovskiy district, Vladimir region. Russian. He worked as an assembly fitter at the Selivanovka Machine-Building Plant. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from April 1, 1981. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL as an external student in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1985 he made 85 sorties, taking part in 15 combat operations. On October 8, 1986, when performing a combat mission to cover the Kabul airfield, his helicopter failed power plant. The helicopter crashed while making an emergency landing. Fomin died.
He was awarded the orders "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Krasnaya Gorbatka, Vladimir Region.
And in the Republic of Afghanistan since June 1986. During the performance of a combat mission to deliver troops to the combat area, the helicopter led by them on 04/21/1987 was fired upon by the enemy. Having received damage, the combat vehicle began to lose altitude sharply. Having shown courage and high professionalism, Kharchevnikov continued to control the helicopter, keeping it in the air and thereby allowing the paratroopers to leave the board. Saving the lives of others, Kharchevnikov could not save himself. Died in a helicopter collision with the ground.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his hometown.
CAPTAIN
Khripach Mikhail Pavlovich
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on October 7, 1960 in the village. Pligovki, Ushachsky district, Vitebsk region, BSSR. Belarus. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 10/17/1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981.
He was twice in the Republic of Afghanistan: from June 1983 to January 1984 and from August 1988. He repeatedly took part in combat operations as part of the crew, performed combat missions for fire support of ground troops, airborne tactical landings and delivery ammunition. He showed himself to be a fearless, skilled pilot, reliable comrade-in-arms. On 10/1/1988, after completing a combat mission, when returning to the airfield, the helicopter led by him was shot down by a Stinger missile. Khripach died.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Star, "For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces" III degree and the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). Buried in his native village.
LIEUTENANT
KHUDOLEY MAXIM VLADIMIROVICH
Pilot-navigator of the Mi-8T helicopter, born on 11/15/1958 in Gaga. Leonidovo Poronaisky district of the Sakhalin region. Ukrainian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 2, 1976. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1980.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1981. As part of the crew, he made 170 sorties, during which several enemy strongholds and fire weapons were destroyed and suppressed. On January 10, 1982, while performing a combat mission of reconnaissance of the road, his helicopter was shot down by the enemy. Khudolei died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Kherson.
CAPTAIN
KHRUSTALEV VIKTOR GRIGORIEVICH
The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on 11/10/1960 in the village. Moskhladokombinat No. 3 of the Stupinsky district of the Moscow region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 28, 1980. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1981 as an external student.
I have been to the Republic of Afghanistan twice, the second time since February 1986. Made 90 sorties. On May 26, 1986, his crew received a combat mission to provide fire support for an airborne tactical assault. During the landing, the enemy put up strong fire resistance. Khrustalev, skillfully using on-board weapons, destroyed the enemy's car, but his helicopter was shot down when leaving the attack. Khrustalev died.
He was awarded the medal "For Military Merit" and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Belopesotsky cemetery in Stupino. In the Republic of Afghanistan since February 1982. During an air strike on an enemy concentration 12 km west of the city of Herat on September 20, 1982, his helicopter was shot down and caught fire. An attempt to land the damaged car was unsuccessful. The helicopter exploded on landing. Chernyshov died. Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in Asbest.
SENIOR LIEUTENANT
SHAMSUDINOV MIKHAIL GIL'AZOVICH
Mi-24 pilot-operator, born on May 27, 1958 in the village. Zyuzino, Ramensky district, Moscow region. Tatar. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from October 15, 1981. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982 as an external student.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1986. He made 96 sorties, during which 2 vehicles with weapons, 1 mortar, 2 DShK installations were destroyed and 5 enemy firing points were suppressed. On April 21, 1987, during the evacuation of paratroopers under enemy fire, his helicopter was shot down by a rocket. Shamsudinov died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Strokino Ramensky district.
CAPTAIN
SHEVCHENKO VLADIMIR DMITRIEVYCH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopters, was born on 04/10/1949 in the village. Komissarovskiy Shcherbakulsky district Omsk region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/19/1968. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1972.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since September 1983. He showed himself to be a courageous and brave officer-pilot. On October 25, 1983, while landing after completing a combat mission, the Mi-8 helicopter he was piloting was shot down by the enemy. Shevchenko died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Territory.
CAPTAIN
SHEMYAKIN VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVICH
The commander of the Mi-8 helicopter, was born on September 22, 1961 in the village. Yarkovo, Tyumen region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1978. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1982.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1988, he showed courage and high military skill. 08/31/1988, while conducting aerial reconnaissance as part of a pair of helicopters, skillfully maneuvering under enemy fire, he managed to detain the rebels' car with ammunition. He died on 11/13/1988 during the shelling of the airfield near the city of Kabul.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). Buried in the village Vinzili of the Tyumen region.
Lieutenant colonel
SCHEFER EDMUND NIKOLAEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter squadron commander, born on February 27, 1949 at the station. Balasheyka, Syzransky district, Kuibyshev region. German. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 08/17/1967. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1971.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since August 1983. After completing a combat mission while landing at the airfield near the city of Faizabad on 10/25/1983, Schaefer's helicopter was shot down by the enemy, fell to the ground and exploded. The chef is dead. He was buried at cemetery No. 1 in Syzran.
CAPTAIN
SHISHKIN OLEG YURIEVICH
Mi-8 helicopter commander, born on 01/14/1957 in the city of Bogotol, Krasnoyarsk Territory. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from 07/26/1980, externally passed the exams for the full course of the VAUL at the Syzran VVA-UL in 1981.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1988, he proved to be a fearless and courageous pilot officer. He died on February 9, 1989, covering the withdrawal of Soviet troops.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the Central cemetery in Kemerovo.
CAPTAIN
SHRAMKO ANATOLY IVANOVICH
Deputy commander of a separate helicopter squadron for political affairs, was born on 06/19/1954 in the city of Bataysk, Rostov Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since April 1, 1972. He graduated from the Bogodukhov UAC, passed the exams for the full course of the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1974 as an external student. Pilot-navigator of the Mi-8 helicopter, born on 04/25/1962 in Kemerovo. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from December 4, 1982, he graduated from the Buzuluk UAC, externally passed the exams for the VAUL at the Syzran VVAUL in 1983. SENIOR LIEUTENANT The pilot-operator of the Mi-24 helicopter, was born on September 16, 1961 in the village. Bolshaya Izhora, Lomonosovsky district, Leningrad region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR since November 24, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1983.
In the Republic of Afghanistan since October 1980, he proved to be a courageous and brave warrior, a skilled commander, an excellently trained pilot officer. 09/05/1981, acting as a leader in tandem with another crew of the Mi-8 helicopter, followed the combat mission to determine the results of the strike by aircraft. When approaching their destination, the pilots found 2 buses with rebels. Shramko decided to attack the enemy. When leaving the attack, the helicopter that he piloted was shot down 107 km near the city of Shindant.
Awarded the Order of the Red Banner (posthumously). He was buried in his native city. Navigator of the Mi-24 helicopters, was born on November 30, 1963 in the city of Kuznetsk, Penza Region. Russian. In the Armed Forces of the USSR from August 5, 1982. He graduated from the Syzran VVAUL in 1986. I'M A LIEUTENANT
YAKOVLEV ALEXANDER VIKTOROVYCH
In the Republic of Afghanistan from November 1985, he proved himself to be a courageous pilot officer. On November 24, 1985, he performed a combat mission to deliver troops to the combat area. During takeoff and climb after landing, his helicopter was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile and crashed 67 km northwest of Kandahar. Yakovlev died.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried at the city cemetery in Kemerovo.
YASTRUBENKO NIKOLAY NIKOLAEVICH
In the Republic of Afghanistan since November 1985. Completed 209 sorties. Participated in 7 combat operations in the provinces of Kabul, Logar and Paktia. On March 24, 1986, during a sortie in the province of Logar, he destroyed with rockets several enemy points firing at a motorcade, thereby ensuring the unimpeded advancement of vehicles with fuel and lubricants. When leaving the next attack, his helicopter was fired upon, and Yastrubenko himself was seriously wounded. He died from his wounds on June 6, 1986.
Awarded the Order of the Red Star (posthumously). He was buried in the city of Gatchina, Leningrad Region.
For almost 10 years - from December 1979 to February 1989, hostilities took place on the territory of the Republic of Afghanistan, called the Afghan war, but in fact it was one of the periods of civil war that has been shaking this state for more than a decade. On the one hand, pro-government forces (the Afghan army) fought, supported by a limited contingent of Soviet troops, and they were opposed by quite numerous formations of armed Afghan Muslims (mujahideen), who were provided with significant material support by NATO forces and most countries of the Muslim world. It turned out that on the territory of Afghanistan once again the interests of two opposing forces collided. political systems: some sought to support the pro-communist regime in this country, while others preferred the Afghan society to follow the Islamist path of development. Simply put, there was a struggle to establish absolute control over the territory of this Asian state.
Over the course of all 10 years, the permanent Soviet military contingent in Afghanistan numbered about 100 thousand soldiers and officers, and in total more than half a million Soviet military personnel passed through the Afghan war. And this war cost the Soviet Union about 75 billion dollars. In turn, the West gave the Mujahideen financial assistance for 8.5 billion dollars.
Causes of the Afghan War
Central Asia, where the Republic of Afghanistan is located, has always been one of the key regions where for several centuries the interests of many of the strongest world powers have intersected. So in the 80s of the last century, the interests of the USSR and the USA clashed there.
When, back in 1919, Afghanistan gained independence and freed itself from British colonization, the first country to recognize this independence was the young Soviet country. All subsequent years, the USSR provided its southern neighbor with tangible material assistance and support, and Afghanistan, in turn, remained loyal in the most important political issues.
And when, as a result of the April Revolution of 1978, supporters of the ideas of socialism came to power in this Asian country and proclaimed Afghanistan a democratic republic, the opposition (radical Islamists) declared a holy war on the newly created government. Under the pretext of providing international assistance to the fraternal Afghan people and to protect their southern borders, the leadership of the USSR decided to introduce neighboring country its military contingent, especially since the government of Afghanistan has repeatedly appealed to the USSR with requests for military assistance. In fact, everything was a little different: the leadership of the Soviet Union could not allow this country to leave its sphere of influence, since the coming to power of the Afghan opposition could lead to the strengthening of US positions in this region, located very close to Soviet territory. That is, it was at this time that Afghanistan became the place where the interests of the two "superpowers" clashed, and their intervention in internal politics country and became the cause of the 10-year Afghan war.
The course of the war
On December 12, 1979, members of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the CPSU, without the consent of the Supreme Council, finally decided to provide international assistance to the fraternal people of Afghanistan. And already on December 25, units of the 40th Army began to cross the Amu Darya River to the territory of a neighboring state.
During the Afghan war, 4 periods can be conditionally distinguished:
- I period - from December 1979 to February 1980. A limited contingent was introduced into Afghanistan, which was placed in garrisons. Their task was to control the situation in major cities, protection and defense of the places of deployment of military units. During this period, no military operations were carried out, but as a result of shelling and attacks by the Mujahideen, the Soviet units suffered losses. So in 1980, 1,500 people died.
- II period - from March 1980 to April 1985. Conducting active hostilities and major military operations together with the forces of the Afghan army throughout the state. It was during this period that the Soviet military contingent suffered significant losses: in 1982, about 2,000 people died, in 1985 - more than 2,300. At this time, the Afghan opposition moved its main armed forces to mountainous areas, where it was difficult to use modern motorized equipment. The rebels switched to maneuvering in small detachments, which made it impossible to use aviation and artillery to destroy them. To defeat the enemy, it was necessary to eliminate the base areas of concentration of the Mujahideen. In 1980, a major operation was carried out in Panjshir; in December 1981, the rebel base was defeated in the province of Jowzjan; in June 1982, Panjshir was taken as a result of hostilities with a mass landing. In the Nijrab Gorge in April 1983, opposition detachments were defeated.
- III period - from May 1985 to December 1986. The active hostilities of the Soviet contingent are declining, military operations are more often carried out by the forces of the Afghan army, which was provided with significant support by aviation and artillery. The delivery of weapons and ammunition from abroad for arming the Mujahideen was stopped. 6 tank, motorized rifle and anti-aircraft regiments were returned to the USSR.
- IV period - from January 1987 to February 1989.
The leadership of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the support of the UN, began preparations for a peaceful settlement of the situation in the country. Some Soviet units, together with the Afghan army, are conducting operations to defeat militant bases in the provinces of Logar, Nangarhar, Kabul and Kandahar. This period ended on February 15, 1988 with the withdrawal of all Soviet military units from Afghanistan.
The results of the Afghan war
During the 10 years of this war in Afghanistan, almost 15 thousand Soviet soldiers died, more than 6 thousand remained disabled, and about 200 people are still considered missing.
Three years after the departure of the Soviet military contingent, radical Islamists came to power in the country, and in 1992 Afghanistan was proclaimed an Islamic state. But peace and tranquility in the country did not come.
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