February 8, 2018 – Fort Russ News – Paul Antonopoulos VORONEZH, Russia – The body of Major Filipov, the Su-25 pilot shot down in Syria who then blew himself up with a grenade rather than be killed by militants, has been recovered and returned to Russia two days ago, the Defense Ministry said according to RT. … Continue reading WATCH the farewell ceremony that honors Russian hero pilot killed in action in Syria