A fighter from Akhtubinsk was killed in a special operation zone.

Daniyar Kamendagaliev was killed in combat operations in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 664 soldiers from the Astrakhan region have been recognized as killed in it.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by December 24, at least 663 soldiers from the Astrakhan region were officially recognized as killed in the military operation.

On December 23, a memorial event was held in Akhtubinsk for Guards Lieutenant Colonel Daniyar Kamendagaliev, who was killed in the SVO zone. The soldier's family received the Order of Courage, which the military ball awarded posthumously.

During his lifetime, the soldier received four state and three departmental awards. He was promoted to the next military rank ahead of schedule twice, the Akhtubinsky District administration reported on its Telegram channel.

Thus, at least 663 soldiers from the Astrakhan Region have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation. "Caucasian Knot" maintains a list of names of natives of the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts killed in the military operation. The list was compiled based on data officially released by government officials and law enforcement agencies, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Northern Military District Statistics: Losses Are Mounting in Southern Russia."

State awards, memorial plaques, and appearances on Channel One do not guarantee state support for the families of those killed, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Three Comrades Served: How Authorities Are Depriving Families of Killed Volunteers of Benefits," which describes the stories of fighters from other regions.