Liut Assault Brigade soldier saves lives of three brothers-in-arms, seeks to avenge his nephew and comrade killed by Russians

Assault troops soldier Vuzh (Grass Snake) is one of the most experienced fighters in the Safari Assault Regiment. He participated in three combat operations and saved the lives of three of his brothers-in-arms, and has been caught between life and death for almost an hour once.

The man says that above all he seeks to avenge his nephew and comrade who died near Kupiansk.

The story of the fighter was told by the National Police of Ukraine.

Vuzh is 45 years old, more than 20 of which he spent in law enforcement in his native Volyn. Early this year, he decided to go to the front line and joined the Safari Regiment of the Liut (Fury) Assault Brigade.

The man says his biggest motivation at the front is avenging his loved ones

During his service, he took part in three combat operations and saved the lives of three of his brothers-in-arms.

According to his comrades, he has once been caught between life and death for almost an hour.

"Probably the most dangerous was the operation near Kurdiumivka. I had to evacuate my comrade Korzhyk ["Biscuit"] from the battlefield. According to my brothers-in-arms, I was unconscious for an hour and a half after an enemy SPG (heavy anti-tank grenade launcher) was shot at us.

Fortunately, I recovered and got down to business. The evacuation of Korzhyk seemed to go on for an eternity – we were accompanied by enemy artillery and drones that tried to kill us. In addition to the comrade, I was able to get two more wounded servicemen from the battlefield," says Vuzh.

The police officer explains his choice of alias quite simply – he loves snakes very much.

est motivation at the front is revenge for people dear to him.

"I want to avenge my nephew, who died in October last year near Kupiansk, and my friend, who was also killed near Kupiansk," Vuzh says.

At home, Vuzh has parents, a wife and three sons waiting for him. 

"It was for their sake, as well as in memory of my deceased nephew, that I went to the front," the man adds.

The policeman says that the first thing he would like to do after the victory is to buy a Cruiser motorcycle and visit his brothers-in-arms in different parts of Ukraine.

He also dreams of visiting Ukrainian Crimea, where he served his military service, and of swimming in the Kerch Strait.

Support UP or become our patron!