The head of one of
Russia
The most famous of its elite units was killed in action during this battle.
Ukraine
in
A considerable blow to the Kremlin.
Appointed by
Vladimir Putin
Just two months earlier, on March 10, Colonel Abdulaziz Shikhabidov from Dagestan took command of the renowned 76th Guards Air Assault Division, commonly known as the Pskov Division.
its home base
in northwest Russia.
The Russian Agentstvo Telegram Channel
first announced the colonel’s death, sharing a video of his funeral ceremonies.
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The burial took place at Moscow’s Troekurovsky Cemetery on Monday, May 6, according to reports.
Moreover, pictures were shared displaying memorial setups established in Dagestan schools, highlighting Shikhabidov’s notable military service.
Putin
had lauded Shikhabidov and his division for their “daily successes” at the warfront as recently as April.
With significant battle experience under Putin’s command, Shikhabidov participated in numerous conflicts, receiving several awards for his duties in South Ossetia and Syria.
The 76th Guards Air Assault Division, under his command, has been active in the conflict with Ukraine since the onset in 2014.
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The 76th Guards Air Assault Division, initially formed on September 1st, 1939, quickly earned a legendary status within the Soviet Army.
This division played significant roles in the battles for Odesa, Sevastopol and Stalingrad, concluding its wartime service in
Germany
.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has not yet officially acknowledged Shikhabidov’s passing.
