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Saving our kit before ourselves: Edelweiss signalman describes fighting the Russian invasion 

5 August, 2022 Friday
14:01

Oleg Khlibkevich, a signalman with the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, call sign Student, has been fighting on the frontline for over 4 months. Under his belt already are several difficult battles, well-deserved respect from his comrades-in-arms, and a military award

Brigade shared the statement on their Facebook page, Espreso. Zahid reports.

In one of the bloody battles under artillery fire, forgetting about his own life, the soldier was able to collect the necessary equipment and machinery.  "So that Russian enemy doesn't get it and that they don't learn anything and destroy it," explained the signalman.

Working as a radio operator, he adjusts radio stations, satellite systems for military purposes, Starlink systems.

"Oh, Elon Musk's Starlink has made communication between units much easier," the serviceman notes. "It's easy and quick to deploy at any point. That's why network access and the Internet are almost everywhere in the military."

"Student" also mentioned the fierce battle in Severodonetsk.

"We held the defense. Massive artillery fire began. We had to withdraw from the previous positions, and then decided to stand until the end, hold the defense. Together with our combatant, comrades. We resisted. We returned," the fighter emphasized.

At home, in his native Ivano-Frankivsk, a large family is waiting for the soldier's return - mother, sisters.

"Many relatives are calling, they are worried," says "Student". "They are holding the rear. And I advise everyone in the west of the country to support Ukrainian Armed Forces. We will not let you down. We will drive Russian enemy away from Donbas. It is necessary to stop here. It is not permissible ... to our native homes  ".

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