(Observer Network News) According to Russian media reports such as RIA Novosti, Kommersant, and Satellite News Agency, the deputy commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in charge of military and political work (Замкомандующего), Navy Colonel Andrei Nikolaevich · Pali (Андрей Николаевич Палий) was killed in action near Mariupol, Ukraine.
RIAノーボスチ：黒海艦隊の副司令官、アンドレイ・パーリーがマリウポリ近郊で戦死
The mayor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozaev, announced the news on his social media telegram. According to him, Andrei Parly died in the fighting in the Mariupol region. The mayor of Sevastopol wrote: "Andrei Palli and I are friends. He was a very cheerful and decent man, a true officer from a military family. Anyone who met him will always remember him The kindness. He has great authority in the fleet, understands and listens well, and knows how to find a way to approach anyone."
"Sevastopol has suffered heavy and irreparable losses... one of Pali's battles for the liberation of Mariupol," said Artabaeva, a member of the Russian Federation Council elected by the city of Sevastopol. Sacrifice in special operations."
"Andrei Nikolaevich loved Sevastopol with all his heart. He dedicated his life to this heroic city. He was loved and respected by his subordinates. He knew how to find a way to get along with everyone. Honest, fair, understanding. Andrei Nikolaevich Paly will always be remembered in this way in our city. My sincere condolences to relatives and friends. It is pain and pain to lose someone like this Yes. It's a loving memory of a true officer."
The deputy commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Colonel Andrei Parly (Андрей Николаевич Палий) picture from Russian media
"Kommersant" said that in Mariupol, Parly was responsible for the operation of the peace corridor that guarantees the evacuation of civilians from the city. The Black Sea Fleet is currently preparing to posthumously award him the rank of rear admiral. According to the Russian newspaper Zavtra, there are two versions of Pali's death, one said that he died from a sniper's bullet, and another said that he died from a shrapnel wound, but neither of the two claims has been officially confirmed.
Parly's farewell ceremony will be held in Sevastopol from March 22 to 23.
