A programmer from Mykolaiv region received a special award from Syrsky

Vyacheslav Snitsarev, a resident of Pivdenoukrainsk, received one of Ukraine's highest military awards, the Cross of the Brave.

Photo: Mykolaiv Regional SCC and JV

According to the Mykolaiv Regional Training and DevelopmentCenter, the award was presented to the operator of unmanned aerial vehicles of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrogradsky by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky.

Viacheslav began his service in 2023 after mobilization. While talking to the recruit at the military enlistment office, officials noticed his experience as a programmer, and it was these skills that helped him become a drone operator.

He began his service with reconnaissance to support the infantry on the left bank of the Kherson region. Later, Snitsarev moved on to performing targeted attacks on the enemy using UAVs. His technical experience became an important advantage that distinguished him among his comrades.

Later, Vyacheslav's unit was transferred to the Kurakhiv direction. There, his drones performed tasks to destroy the occupiers' positions. Despite his significant contribution to the fight, Viacheslav remains modest: "I have a job, like everyone else. The Russians will not drive themselves out."

The Cross of the Brave of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a special award intended for any member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, regardless of age, gender, rank or years of service. It is awarded for personal bravery in combat.

The award is presented to the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a heroic act during combat operations involving a risk to life.

Photo: screenshot from the website of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The Cross of the Brave can be awarded three times. For each victory, an oak branch is grafted onto the ribbon of the badge as a sign of repeated awarding.

Earlier, Mykolaiv celebrated Aviation Day to honor those who defended the city from the Russian occupation army and continue to repel the enemy's invasion.

Recently, a brigade of Mykolaiv marines was solemnly awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, for courage and bravery on the battlefield.

Андрій Колісніченко