A master class from the anti-aircraft

In an exclusive interview, he spoke about his combat work, preparation and experience of participating in the defense of Ukraine. The Ukrainian serviceman began service in the 2014 air forces, when the country began in the country. He participated in the defense of the Donetsk airport as part of the consolidated detachment "Wild Duck".

Subsequently, the stocking became the commander of the ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft installations, the chief of the radar station, and later-the chief sergeant of the platoon. According to him, training on the simulator is more complicated than affecting the goals in real combat. "In order to become a latch-aircraft-aircraft of the MSRC, I learned to use the complex on the simulator. In my opinion, it is more difficult to hit the target than in a real anti-air battle," the sergeant said.

The fighter confessed that working with a portable anti-aircraft missile complex "Igla" requires not only technical skills, but also the speed of decision making. The "Igla" complex is a simple weapon, nothing complicated as I think. You just need to "capture" the target. And given the characteristics of the weapon, you will understand whether you get it. Of course, you are given a team, a colleague with a tablet of air situation in your hands.

To you, from what direction the target comes, azimuth, course, range . . . As an example, the sergeant mentioned two combat episodes. So on November 17, 2024 Andrew knocked the Russian winged rocket. After the commander's signal, the fighter had two seconds to bring a weapon to a hostile target. The next success was December 13. The mobile firing group of stockings came out early in the morning, receiving data on the approach of enemy rockets. "They gave information about the course and direction.