Putin awarded the title of Hero of Russia to the deceased commander of the Sparta battalion Joge

“For heroism and courage shown in the performance of civic duty, award the title of Hero of the Russian Federation to Zhoge Vladimir Artemovich (posthumously),” the decree says.

Earlier, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Denis Pushilin, said that Zhoga died in Volnovakha, ensuring the exit of civilians from the city.

Also, the People's Militia of the DPR reported that the servicemen of the DPR and the Russian Armed Forces ensured the safe evacuation of 150 people from Mariupol in the direction of Novoazovsk.