Evgeny Epov
| Evgeny Epov | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Евгений Юрьевич Эпов |
| Died | Kizlyarsky District, Dagestan |
| Allegiance |
 Russia |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Awards |
 Hero of the Russian Federation |
Evgeny Epov (Russian: Евгений Юрьевич Эпов) was a sergeant of the MVD Spetsnaz who was posthumously awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation medal.
On 27 January 2012 Epov was killed in battle in Kizlyarsky District, Dagestan. During the battle, a militant threw a grenade that landed near his unit. He jumped onto it, shielding other soldiers from injury. Three other soldiers died in the battle.[1]
Epov was posthumously awarded with the Hero of the Russian Federation medal by a presidential decree on 28 April 2012. The medal was presented to Epov's family on 20 July 2012.[2]
References
- ↑ "Soldier killed saving others receives posthumous award". RT. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "In Trans-Baikal Region, Hero Star handed over to mother of fallen Special Forces sergeant". The Ministry of the Interior of Russia. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
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