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After the exam, Dima encounters Jamila, a local woman of half-Russian descent. Their budding romance adds a human touch amidst the chaos of war. However, their connection is abruptly interrupted when a bomb detonates at the army base, claiming the lives of many soldiers, including several of Dima’s students. He survives the attack but is haunted by the devastation and chaos surrounding him.
The Call to Duty
As Dima recuperates, he learns that he is being sent back to Russia for medical leave, but fate intervenes as he is called back to Pala, where another group is dispatched to combat ISIS. Dima leaps at this opportunity, hoping to reunite with Jamila. However, he is soon caught in the crossfire in a village, displaying acts of bravery that endanger both him and his team.