He joined Azov in February 2015 and has been continuously engaged in combat operations against Russian forces since then. As an artillery officer, he played a significant role in strengthening the unit\u2019s firepower and operational effectiveness. At the start of the full-scale invasion, he served as Chief of Staff of a howitzer artillery battalion and participated in the defense of Mariupol. After enduring Russian captivity and returning to service, he assumed responsibility for Azov\u2019s artillery branch, overseeing its development and combat readiness. Following the unit\u2019s expansion into a brigade, he was appointed commander of the brigade artillery group, contributing to its structural and tactical modernization. In April 2025, he became Chief of Staff of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade \u201cAzov,\u201d continuing to shape the brigade\u2019s operational planning and combat coordination at the highest level. In 2026, he was appointed commander of the newly formed 8th Artillery Brigade \u201cHarmash\u201d of the 1st Azov Corps.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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