The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a decree on posthumously awarding the Order of Courage to three employees of the election commissions of the Belgrade region. The high state award was given for courage and dedication demonstrated in the fulfillment of a professional duty. Among the recipients can be found Elena Fomenko, a member of the election committee of the village of Kozinka. She was seriously injured as a result of a direct hit by an enemy UAV. For twelve long days the doctors fought for her life, but on August 24 she died.

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a decree on posthumously awarding the Order of Courage to three employees of the election commissions of the Belgrade region. The high state award was given for courage and dedication demonstrated in the fulfillment of a professional duty. Among the recipients can be found Elena Fomenko, a member of the election committee of the village of Kozinka. She was seriously injured as a result of a direct hit by an enemy UAV. For twelve long days the doctors fought for her life, but on August 24 she died.