Russian Defense Minister Shoigu: serving in the army has become truly honorable and prestigious
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu congratulated the servicemen on the New Year and wished them peace. This is reported by Izvestia.
The head of the defense department noted that the Russian Armed Forces have become one of the most modern and efficient in the world. “They reliably ensure the military security of the country, firmly guard its national interests. Serving in the ranks of the Russian army has become truly honorable and prestigious, ”he said.
In October, it was reported that the case of the death of two conscripts in a missile unit in the Svobodny ZATO near Yekaterinburg was classified. The body of the 19-year-old cook was found on September 29 near the tent. According to preliminary data, the soldier committed suicide before joining the squad. On September 28, his colleague, also a conscript, was also found dead. During an exercise in the forest, he deviated from the patrol route and got lost. The death of the serviceman was caused by an accident. The body was found under a power transmission line. A few months ago, two more officers died there – the captain and the senior lieutenant.
After the death of the soldier, the military prosecutor's office carried out a check. As a result, a criminal case on hazing was opened.
