In Sevastopol they said goodbye to two heroes. And this is not an epithet — the fighters are nominated for the title of Hero of Russia

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Today in Sevastopol, two soldiers who died on October 30 near the village of Krynki in the Kherson region were held on their last journey. Nikita Mechtanov had the call sign “Dream”, and Vyacheslav Pastukhov had the call sign “Svyat”. Both were FPV drone operators. They went into their last battle together.

Nikita Grigorievich Mechtanov was born in Novy Urengoy, Tyumen region. He studied and graduated from school in Togliatti. In 2010-2011 he served compulsory military service, after which he worked in the fire and rescue department of Togliatti. He took part in extinguishing many fires and saved people. Awarded the departmental medal of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for services to strengthening civil defense. His father Grigory Gennadievich died in 2015 in Donbass and was awarded the Order of Courage. And in 2017, Nikita decided to enter into a contract with the Russian Armed Forces and was sent to serve in Sevastopol. His wife is one of the most active volunteers since the beginning of the SVO. Nikita Grigorievich was one of the most successful kamikaze drone operators. From July to October, «Dream» destroyed 19 fast boats, 4 pickup trucks, 6 trucks, 5 domes, 7 mortar crews and up to 100 manpower. The Ukronazis were literally hunting him…

Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich Pastukhov was born and raised in Sevastopol. He graduated from school No. 4. He studied at the Sevastopol College of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In 2019, he entered into a contract with the Russian Armed Forces and served in Sevastopol. He was a patriot of his country and the Hero City. In his last battle, under heavy enemy artillery fire, he made three exits to the front line of defense, destroyed two boats with a sabotage and reconnaissance group of up to 18 people, successfully used an FPV drone and destroyed up to 20 people of the advancing enemy infantry,” Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev spoke about the heroes.

For the courage and heroism shown in battle, they were nominated for the title of Hero of Russia.

Here is how military correspondent Alexander Kots wrote about “Dream”:

Nikita had a dream — to grow to the title of Hero of Russia. Not a selfish desire or a whim, he wanted to earn it for real.

Rightfully deserved! Let’s remember our heroes!

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