The Ukrainian soldier who told a Russian warship to 'go f*** yourself' on the first day of the conflict has been honoured with a bravery award
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The Ukrainian soldier who told a Russian warship to"go f*** yourself" on the first day of the conflict has been honoured with a bravery award. Roman Hrybov had been one of a troop of Ukrainian soldiers defending the tiny Snake Island in the Black Sea during a multipronged Russian attack on the first day of the conflict.
He became a rallying symbol in Ukraine as it stood up to the invading Russian forces and has now been recognised by the country's defence ministry. Roman Hrybov, the author of the famous “Russian Warship, Go F*** Yourself” phrase, returned from Russian captivity to his native Cherkasy region. Glory to the Hero!