Pilot killed in Syria Roman Filipov receives title of Hero of Russia
The body of pilot Roman Filipov who died in Syria has been returned to Russia, the Defense Ministry announced.
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The body of Major Roman Filipov was brought home thanks to the work of military intelligence and the Turkish armed forces. The funeral with military honors will take place on February 8 in Voronezh at the request of the pilot's family and parents.
The Su-25 attack aircraft piloted by Major Roman Filipov was shot down on February 3 while flying over the "de-escalation" zone of Idlib province. The officer managed to save the aircraft and report the attack on the Su-25 to the command post in time. Filipov ejected but died in the battle with the terrorists, pulling the key to a grenade and committing suicide while surrounded by militants.He died, leaving behind his wife and four-year-old daughter.
According to the Kremlin press service, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on awarding the title of Hero of Russia to the heroic pilot Roman Filipov who died in Syria:
"Posthumously awarding the title of Hero of the Russian Federation to Major Filippov Roman Nikolaevich for heroism, courage, and fortitude shown while performing military duties," the Kremlin press service quoted part of the decree as saying.
