Ukrainian border guard who hit headlines after he told a Russian warship to "go f** yourself" has been recognised for his bravery after being released in a prisoner exchange.
Roman Hrybov has been awarded for his services after he refused to surrender while covering the Snake Island in the Black Sea alongside 13 other troops.
The fearless guard continued to defend the tiny island despite being outnumbered while being attacked by sea and air by Putin's soldiers.
Hrybov and his team were told to lay down their weapons or be “bombed" which is when he hurled back the defiant threat.Initially, it was feared that the soldiers had died as the radio recording suddenly cut out but it was later revealed that some had survived and were taken prisoner.
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