Under Kharkov, the Ukrainian military eliminated the mercenary of the PMC “Wagner” from Buryatia Vladimir Andanov, known under the call sign “Vakha”. His death was reported by the Buryat Telegram channels on June 5 and confirmed the All-Russian organization “Battle Brotherhood”.
In the Donbass in 2014, Andanov fought against the Ukrainian army in the company of the Olkhon special forces. He participated in the battles for Debaltseve. In 2017, he returned to Buryatia. In 2022, Andanov took part in the so -called “military special operation” of Russia against Ukraine.