Sharnir [Joint]
Sharnir
" Our glorious podporutchik [ed. eqiualent of lieutenant in Russian Imperial Army]. Reliable commander. Former airborne of Ukrainian army. Was one of the first Ukrainian troopers to join militia. The only ones regretting this are ukrs."
Dmitry Maimur. Commander of recon subversive group. Former Ukrainian army airborne. In May was sent to Kramatorsk to suppress protests. As command told them they were taking part in anti-terrorist operation and should defend town from terrorists. However upon arrival they found only pepople's rallies and protesters, after talking with rally self-defence together with several comrades decided to defect and join militia. Defended Slavyansk. Took part in fights for Miusinsk. Awarded with Order of Military Valor of 1st class.
Took part in fights for Donetsk airport. Got numerous shellshocks there (at least twice evaded death only by miracle) as result was forbidden by doctors to take part in fights for about a month. However still visits Donetsk airport positions.
Got married in autumn of 2014. Dreams to live peaceful life in house near forest after the war ends.
Interview with Sharnir. October 2014
Awarded with Order of Military Valor of 1st class