An unnamed Russian special forces officer has died as a legend, going out in a blaze of glory after calling an airstrike on himself after being surrounded by ISIS Isis militants in Syria.
He was part of operations to retake the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria, state media reported.
According to a Russian armed forces spokesperson, for he was stationed to hunt down crucial Isis facilities and provide co-ordinates for the bombing.
“The officer died as a hero, calling a strike on to himself after he was compromised and surrounded by terrorists,” the source said.
Much respect to officers like him who doesn’t hesitate to sacrifice their own life for the future of the world.