History 05/03/20 Tank Ghost: how many Russian soldiers he saved in the First Chechen war
During the storming of Grozny in 1995 our boys-soldiers first attacked separatist troops. Drove on the narrow streets, pressed and burned. But among themselves the soldiers told me that when there comes a critical moment, as if out of nowhere appeared a mysterious tank that saved the situation. This happened not once, not twice.
the Soldier’s bike
soon among Russian soldiers, it was rumored that in the fighting on their side now involves a secret part of the tank. There were only one war machine – but what!..
What is this part and where it came from – it is dark. To clarify this issue so no one succeeded. The soldiers of “Ghost” tank has never been out of contact and did not open the hatches. But he is one by their appearance terrified the Chechen militants, remaining, meanwhile, invincible.
a Mysterious car appearing as if from beneath the ground, opened aim, and a massive fire, mowing down enemies one by one. At the same time she could easily withstand a direct hit and heat shells from rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank missiles. Completing the next mission, drawing militants to panic and flee, mystical-technical something had disappeared without a trace, as if in a fog.
“Eternal Tank” disappear, to then reappear in a completely different place and the nines to defeat the infidels. Where did this legend?
How it was actually
Spring 1995. The first Chechen campaign. Dudayev actively and brazenly took advantage of the mountainous terrain, while meanwhile outside of the detection area. They were sent on the reverse slope of the mountain tank, which suddenly attacked, caused serious damage – and just as suddenly disappeared. The essence was that because of the cover showing the tower of the machine, which with impunity dhave Ella a few shots. and then hiding in the shelter.
to oppose such dirty tactics was not possible: Chechen machine could not detect and “uest”, or as having become acquainted with him. But the militants beat them on their terms.
During one of these attacks a tank of the Federal forces, instead of hiding, suddenly went forward. Yes, our tank was clearly visible now, but Dudayev was at a glance. Realizing that they were under fire, the tankers of the militants tried to hide behind a hill, but our tank blew off smoke bombs and began throwing shells shed almost blindly.
After the second or third shot he heard the sound of an explosion and the enemy suffered burnt metal and diesel fuel. More the rebels attempt to use this tactics was taken.
According to rough estimates, as a result of the operation managed to save the lives of at least hundreds of Russian troops, bringing order to the “problematic” region. If the Chechen machine continued to remain “invisible”, it is, given the mountainous terrain, could “mow” about a battalion.
the Crew of our “tank-Ghost” commanded someone Yuri Customs. Its name is not publicized and is not “lighted”. Maybe because of the heroes in the “dashing 90-e” the principle said reluctantly, and then chose to remain silent.
an article in the newspaper
the exploit of children-soldiers did not go unnoticed. On 2 August 1995 in the newspaper “Red Star” published an article under the title “Hunter of invisible.” It, however, did not specify neither the scene nor the name of the operation nor the exact date of the conflict, which appeared already two “tank-invisible.” All this remains only conjecture and guess.
as soon as the article mentions, the smoke grenade launchers “Tucha” resorted to by the Customs officers, then, most likely, our “tank-Ghost” was machine a series of “T-80”. “Cloud” these tanks were set often. In addition, it is “T-80” the most actively involved in combat operations against Chechen separatists.
According to legend, walking in the vast Network of “tank-Ghost” adorned the bloated white stripe on the tower. However, the information is accompanied by a note: “the Material honestly was taken from the Internet. For truthfulness don’t pretend”. It and is clear: the specifics needed to attend to the journalist from the 90’s, and now hard to find.
As the events unfolded in the spring of 1995, it turns out, they took place somewhere near the city of Grozny. The fact that since the beginning of this year and before the spring in this region was concentrated the largest number of units of “T-80”. Yes, and the residence of Dzhokhar Dudayev, representing interest for the security forces, was located in the Chechen capital.
the author of the material in the “red Star” incident presented in the form of a story: a dialogue with the experiences of the characters with sharp and thrilling story. It is hoped that though the name of the main character referred to without distortion. Anyway, his picture placed in the newspaper.
However, the details of his life are also not provided. Provided only that the Customs officers at the time of the Commission of the feat went to the city of Chirchik – probably in the Chirchik higher tank command school, – he rose to the rank of Lieutenant and had a three year old son Nikita. And even referred to the obstinate and obstinate character Tamozhennikov.
About the further fate of the hero, unfortunately, is not known. In any case, the information about it in the public domain. It seems that the leadership did not consider it necessary to celebrate the feat savvy and brave tanker a high state award. Although mark was that.
Ilya Pozhidaev
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