This book is an impartial story from a paratrooper officer of the Russian Armed Forces, a direct participant in the hostilities, about the military operations of the Airborne Forces in Afghanistan, as well as about soldiers and officers who fulfilled their military duty with honor. And also a real confirmation that the memory of those events and people who showed themselves to be real heroes will remain forever. Publisher's abstract from the cover: Yu. Lapshin's personal diaries were written in difficult conditions. Their significance is even greater now, when the times of the Afghan War are receding further into history. From the notes, thoughts of the author, and the testimonies of his comrades in arms, a vivid and reliable picture of past years and events emerges, confirming the inviolability of universal human values, such as honesty, nobility and the desire to selflessly serve the Motherland, which was repeatedly proven by Russian officers and soldiers of the limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. About the author: Lapshin Yuri Mikhailovich is a reserve colonel. He served in the Airborne Forces for more than 20 years, and in the Ministry of Emergency Situations for ten years. Graduated from the M.V. Frunze Military Academy and the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. In Afghanistan, as deputy commander of the 345th Separate Guards Parachute Regiment from May 1987 to February 1989. Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Battle, the Red Star, “For Service to the Motherland in the USSR Armed Forces”, and the Afghan Order of the Star, II degree.