A misfortune came to Pskov

Andrey Sherkin, Pskov:

“A misfortune came to Pskov,” all local newspapers come out with such headlines today. On March 13, the first “cargo 200” arrived in Pskov from Rostov on the Don - 12 people of those who died in that battle near Ulus -Kert. Journalists wonder: how could it happen that a small unit could not get help, and why was the paratrooper commander to call the artillery fire to solve the military problem? Meanwhile, the major losses of the military personnel of the Pskov garrison became known in early March. The combined company of the paratroopers took on an attempt to break through a large detachment of Chechen separatists blocked in the Argun Gorge. The first to report the incident was announced by the military journalist of the newspaper "Pskov News" Oleg Konstantinov. Both the military and civil authorities, both at the federal and regional levels, were absolutely not ready for honest and open coverage of these events. On the air of central television channels, General Troshev spoke to all of Russia about 31 deceased, Governor Mikhailov in Pskov - about 85. The wives and mother of the Pskov paratroopers hoped that their funeral house would be bypassed. The tragic death of the whole company caused a hot reaction of the command. The investigation is being conducted as always. They promise everyone that the perpetrators will suffer a well -deserved punishment.

A few days ago, a representative of the regional administration, referring to the Kremlin, stated that there was no necessary legislative framework for the introduction of mourning in the Pskov region. Only after a sharp statement by Sergey Yastrzhembsky that "the Pskov authorities do not have the right to behave like that", the regional governor Mikhailov announced the day of the day of mourning. He assures that the families of those killed in Chechnya will provide the necessary material assistance in the amount of up to five thousand rubles. In Pskov they are preparing to arrive at the mourning ceremony of high ranks from Moscow. Waiting for the Minister of Defense Sergeyev. The regimental temple for organizing a farewell ceremony with paratroopers was small, and farewell to the warriors will be held in the main temple of Pskov - the Trinity Cathedral.