Army Signals Paratrooper Commander Nikulin Eliminated In Ukraine

The senior officer previously fought in the wars in Syria and Chechnya.

Russian lieutenant colonel Sergey Nikulin was eliminated in Ukraine. He served as Army Signals commander and deputy chief of staff of the 76th Guards Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Federation, reports obozrevatel.com.

Russian airborne troops confirmed the death of the occupier. It is reported that Nikulin "died a hero", and he took part in the so-called "special operation" from the first days.

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree awarding the Lieutenant Colonel the Order of Courage (posthumously).

It is known that Nikulin was also a participant in the wars in Syria and Chechnya.

The 76th Guards Airborne Assault Chernihov Red Banner Order of the Suvorov Division is based in Pskov, the deceased lieutenant colonel served there.