On Monday, President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev signed a decree awarding Akhmat (Ruslan) Zaseev with the medal "Defender of the Fatherland" posthumously.
According to the press service of the defense department of the Republic, the memory of one of the sons of Ossetia, the most worthy representative of his nation and surname, was honored by the Defense Minister, Guards Colonel Marat Pavlov, with the servicemen of the department.
"In the course of the special military operation in Ukraine, Ruslan Zasseev was bravely and courageously fighting against the fascist military units in Ukraine.
In the battles, he was always striving forward to the front flank, always fearlessly went to the enemy, covering his comrades, showing examples of heroism. He was always bearing the name of the Ossetian warrior with pride and honor.
Ruslan Zasseev devoted his life to serving his people and Fatherland, protecting the interests of the two fraternal states of South Ossetia and Russia. This is worthy of great respect," the press service said in the statement.
Defense Minister Marat Pavlov addressed the family of the deceased with words of condolence.
“The departure of Ruslan Zasseev is the irreparable loss for the family, for South Ossetia, for Russia. On behalf of the servicemen of our army, the Russian army, on behalf of all Ossetians and Russians, let me express to you the words of deep sorrow and condolences. Rukhsag u, Ruslan,” Pavlov said.
