Russian GRU Colonel Timur Myasnikov, who had been fighting in Ukraine for the last two years, was killed in Crocus. He arrived in Moscow from the front a few days before the terrorist attack and decided to go with his family to the Picnic concert.
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Previously, this nit fought in Kosovo and Tajikistan.
According to the head of the Samara branch of the Officers of Russia organization, Arthur Malivanchuk, Myasnikov served in the General Staff and in the 3rd separate special forces brigade. This Tolyatti-based army special forces belongs to Russian military intelligence.
The unit has been taking part in the war in Ukraine since at least 2015. It follows from the position that the GRU special forces are the colonel’s last duty station, writes Radio Liberty.
Myasnikov was on the list compiled by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations of those wounded as a result of the attack on Crocus.
According to the latest data, 143 people became victims of the attack on Crocus City Hall. A criminal case has been opened in Russia regarding the terrorist attack. Eight people have been arrested on charges of preparing and executing the attack.
Source: Racurs
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