Pilot Novel Filipova, who died heroically in the Syrian Arab Republic, was buried with military honors on the Kominternovsky cemetery of Voronezh, reports journalist Last news .

A farewell ceremony was held in the House of officers of the military camp in the Northern district of the city. Then the funeral procession moved to Kominternovskoe cemetery, where the chapel passed funeral of the Pilot.

Filipova under the anthem of Russia was buried at the Alley of honor glory very close to the mass grave of military pilots. The results of examination of the journalist Last news , to say goodbye to him on the places of burial were attended by about 2 thousand people. There were five volleys in salute of the guard of honor.

The su-25, piloted by Filipov, was shot down on February 3 when flying over areas of de-escalation " Idlib ". The officer was trying to keep the plane in the air and had to report to command about the attack missile. Filipov ejected, but died in battle with the terrorists blew himself up with a grenade.

The major's body turned to return because of the actions of the Russian military intelligence and the Turkish forces.

On Tuesday Vladimir Putin signed a decree on awarding him the title of Hero of Russia.

the Pilot left a wife and four year old daughter.

sections: Politics