1
Operation Ukraine: Terror on Demand | RT Documentary
26:53
2
From Berlin to Maidan | RT Documentary
55:06
3
Donbass: Echoes of War | RT Documentary
55:02
4
Donbass Volunteers: United Strength | RT Documentary
54:56
5
Donbass War: Summer 2014. Retracing the steps | RT Documentary
52:06
6
Ukraine: Heading East. Donbass residents taking refuge in Russia | RT Documentary
25:57
7
Donbass Under Fire. Life in the Donetsk Republic Under Bombs | RT Documentary
25:20
8
Donbass: I'm Alive! Mariupol survivors of Ukrainian attacks find shelter | RT Documentary
50:04
9
Fast Forward to Fascism. Ukrainian nationalism in the making | RT Documentary
27:38
10
Battle for Mariupol: Azov Attack Survivors Hope for a New Life | RT Documentary
33:47
11
Foreign Fighters of Donbass | RT Documentary
50:46
12
Operation Liberation: An In-depth Look at the Special Operation in Ukraine | RT documentary
26:15
13
Battle for Freedom: On the frontline | Chechen divisions fight neo-Nazis during special op in Ukraine
27:24
14
Mariupol: A Homecoming | RT Documentary
52:28
15
Lugansk: Road to Independence 2022-2014 | RT Documentary
51:30
16
Azov’s Last Stand | Driving out the Ukrainian nationalists from the Azovstal plant | RT Documentary
55:01
17
Lugansk’s Forgotten Children | RT Documentary
27:10
18
Children of Donbass: Growing Up under Ukrainian Artillery Fire | RT Documentary
53:16
19
Operation Ukraine: Crime without Punishment | RT Documentary
51:47
20
Nuclear Blackmail | The shelling of the Zaporozhye power plant puts international safety at risk
24:55
21
Demining Donbass | RT Documentary
50:43
22
Ukraine: The Road to Schism | RT Documentary
26:42
23
Water: Donetsk's Lifeline | RT Documentary
26:09
24
Operation Ukraine: America's Fingerprints | RT Documentary
52:22
Heroes of Donbass. Battalion Commander | RT Documentary
24:36
26
Young Hope of Donbass | RT Documentary
24:36
27
Ukraine's Fake Factory. How Ukraine creates fake news during the conflict | RT Documentary
10:36

Heroes of Donbass. Battalion Commander | RT Documentary

2 years ago
1.85K

Alexander was a successful businessman. However, when the special military operation in Ukraine began, he immediately knew that this is where he needed to be. Without a trace of regret, he gave up his cushy life to join the Lugansk People’s Militia to fight against the Ukrainian nationalists. He isn’t bothered about the fact that water and clean bedsheets have now become the most coveted items around, because he believes that fighting for what’s right trumps any worldly possessions.

Luckily for Alexander, or codename “Wingman”, as he’s known among fellow soldiers, his wife Anya is totally on board with his decision. She follows him to the frontline and even organise forums among businessmen to raise funds for drones and other equipment that will help his cause.

In a short period of time, “Wingman” rank rose from a private to battalion commander. Now he is responsible not just for his own life but for that of a battalion of 400 soldiers. He never leaves his men; he’s always spearheads the most intense battles. This dedication has earned him their respect from day one. “He's supportive as a man and as a commander, he gives honest feedback, the guys understand that he's demanding, but, at the same time he'll assess the situation and help in any way he can,” says Owl (codename).

Where does he find such valour? What brings him joy? How does he and his wife manage to persevere even in the midst of this conflict? Find out more about this amazing man in our new documentary.

Loading 5 comments...