By Alexey Markov, political commander, Ghost Brigade Volunteer Communist Detachment
On May 23 at 17:30 an attempt was made on the life of Ghost Brigade Commander Alexei Borisovich Mozgovoi. After the explosion of a mine, the car carrying the Brigade Commander was shot by two PKs and one or two RPKs [machine guns].
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| Commanders Alexei Mozgovoi and Alexey Markov at the Donbass International Forum in Alchevsk, May 8, 2015. Photo by July Zamarrón |
Everyone in the car – Brigade Commander Mozgovoi, his Press Secretary Anna, driver “Song” and bodyguards “Canvas” and “Broom” – died on the spot. The assassins also hit three other cars, killing two civilians, including a pregnant woman.
Currently law enforcement authorities of the Lugansk People’s Republic are conducting investigations and operational activities aimed at identifying and apprehending the criminals. An official report from the command of Ghost Brigade will be announced shortly.
Translated by Greg Butterfield
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