Memorial forests

After finishing school, he began training at the Voluntary Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation and Navy (DOSAAF), where he mastered the fundamentals of driving and first aid. These skills proved invaluable when Leonid was conscripted to serve in Afghanistan. There, as a young soldier, he faced the harsh reality of war. He served in the motorized infantry troops and took part in dangerous combat operations, saving the lives of more than one of his comrades.
Later, he found his calling in forestry. Since March 2015, he had worked as a Forest Master at the Vepryk Forestry, where he was responsible for forest maintenance, reforestation activities, and forest protection.
In early May 2024, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served as a sergeant and driver in the Main Personnel Training Center of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine named after Major General Ihor Momot.
On 27 September 2024, during a mortar attack in the village of Prylipka, Kharkiv region, the life of our defender was cut short.
Leonid Nykonenko will forever remain in the hearts of his wife Olha, son Denys and daughter Yuliia, granddaughters Arina and Daryna, as well as his brothers Oleksandr and Valerii.

Since 2015, Oleksandr had worked in the Radomyshl Forestry. His colleagues remember him as a professional and responsible employee. Without hesitation, he stood up to defend the country on the very first day of the full-scale invasion. He later joined the 31st Mechanized Brigade.
During his service, he went through intense battles in eastern Ukraine, including participation in the defense of Vuhledar. In the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the forester served as a commander of a machine-gun platoon. His professionalism was duly recognized by the command, and in early November 2024 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
He was killed on 11 November 2024 near the village of Kucherivka in the Sumy region. While carrying out a combat mission, Oleksandr’s unit came under fire from an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group. As a result of the attack on their combat vehicle, he was killed.
By the end of the year, Oleksandr had been scheduled for demobilization. He planned to return to his work as a Forest Master and to peaceful life among his family and colleagues.
The war took the life of a man who was a pillar for his family. Without Oleksandr remain his mother, wife, and children, for whom he was a loving son, husband, and father.

In 2000, he began working as a forest ranger at the Nadsluchanske Forestry. In 2010, he was promoted to Forest Master at the same forestry unit.
He is survived by two daughters, Anastasia and Dariia.
Volodymyr carried out his professional duties responsibly, conscientiously, and diligently. He was respected and held in high regard by his colleagues.
He was mobilized on March 14, 2022.
Volodymyr Pashkovskyi was killed on February 5, 2023, during shelling by Russian forces of Ukrainian positions near Krasnohorivka, Pokrovsk District, Donetsk Region.

He began his career in 1991 as a forester at the Bronytske Forestry. In 2010, he was promoted to the position of Forest Master at the same forestry unit.
From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served in the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Kostiantyn Ostrozkyi as a driver in a mechanized platoon.
He was killed on March 9, 2022, during an artillery shelling in the area of the Svitlodarsk Bulge, Donetsk region.

Since November 2021, Vasyl Kryvoy had been working as a gamekeeper at the Bilokorovytske Forest District. Responsible and devoted to his work, he cared for the forest and maintained order in the hunting grounds.
From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served as a machine gunner in the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Kostiantyn Ostrozkyi.
On October 17, 2022, he was killed as a result of an artillery strike near Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.

Ivan Serputko began his forestry career in November 2004 as a forester at Zhuzhelske Forest District. Since December 2020, he had been serving as Senior Forest Master of the Nebelytske Forest District in Kyiv region.
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation, he was among the first to stand up in defense of the country and took an active part in combat operations in Donetsk region. On the morning of February 25, 2022, he went to the military enlistment office to volunteer for service.
While carrying out combat missions in Luhansk region, he sustained three concussions. He was killed as a result of an artillery strike in Bilohorivka, Luhansk region.
During his years of service at the enterprise, he proved himself to be a dedicated employee and a competent specialist who consistently ensured the fulfillment of established plans and tasks.

Mykhailo Tsionel began his career in forestry in 1991 as a tractor driver at the Bykivske Forest District.
In 2014, he honorably fulfilled his civic duty by standing up to defend his homeland. He was a participant in combat operations during the Anti-Terrorist Operation.
From the first day of the full-scale invasion, he once again joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He was killed on April 1 as a result of an artillery shell hitting a tank near Narodychi, Zhytomyr region.
Hardworking, honest, diligent, and responsible, he devoted more than 30 years of service to the Bykivske Forest District.

Borys Kharchyshyn began his career in forestry in 2003. He was an experienced woodworking machine operator, a true master of his craft. Over the years, he earned the respect of his colleagues for his professionalism and his kind attitude toward others.
On March 10, 2022, he was mobilized to the front. For a year and a half, together with his brothers-in-arms, he defended Ukraine and fought through numerous settlements in Donetsk region.
Tragically, on August 29, while serving on the Bakhmut direction, he was killed as a result of a massive enemy artillery attack near Bakhmut.
He was a devoted family man, a loving husband, and a caring father of two sons. His sudden death is an irreparable loss for his family and loved ones.
Colleagues recall that Borys was someone they could always rely on — he never let anyone down and always completed his work on time. Responsible and disciplined, he never complained about fatigue or difficulties. In his free time, he enjoyed joking and lifting the spirits of those around him.

Volodymyr Safinskyi became a 6th-grade logger at the State Enterprise “Baranivske Forestry and Hunting Enterprise” in 2006.
From 2014 to 2015, he was drafted into the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served in Zakarpattia region. After rotation, he returned home and continued his work at the forest district.
Hardworking and responsible, sincere and conscientious — this is how his colleagues describe him.
On the very first day of the full-scale war, he stood up to defend the country. He served in the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade.
He was killed on December 3, 2022, during the battle for Marinka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.

After completing his education and serving in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Serhii worked in various positions — as a mechanic, carpenter, security inspector, and since March 2012 as a Forest Master.
During his military service, he held the rank of First Sergeant and later served as Chief Sergeant of a rifle platoon. From May to September 2014, he served in the Anti-Terrorist Operation zone.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he took part in battles and in the liberation of cities on the Donetsk axis.
On October 7, 2022, he was killed during assault operations near the village of Zaitseve, Donetsk region.

On July 14, 2022, while surveying forest areas and traveling along a forest road in the Zalisske Forest District, a vehicle struck a landmine. As a result of the explosion and the injuries sustained, three employees were killed.
On September 2, 2022, while performing official duties and traveling along a forest road in the Radchanske Forest District, a vehicle struck another landmine. One employee was killed instantly in the explosion.
These trees stand as a living memorial to the forestry workers who lost their lives while carrying out their professional duties.

On September 2, 2022, while performing official duties and traveling along a forest road in the Radchanske Forest District, a vehicle struck a landmine. As a result of the explosion, one employee was killed at the scene.
These trees serve as a living tribute to a forestry worker who lost his life while carrying out his professional duty.

After graduating from school, Volodymyr completed his compulsory military service. Later, he began his career at the State Enterprise “Radomyshl Forestry and Hunting Enterprise” as a driver in the motor transport department.
Colleagues remember him as a reliable specialist who knew every forest road in his district. He often worked in difficult weather conditions, ensuring the timely delivery of timber and other materials. Volodymyr was also known for keeping equipment in excellent condition.
From the first day of the full-scale invasion on February 24, he stood up to defend the country. Initially, he served in a local security company as a rifleman-driver. On March 28, 2022, he was transferred to the 152nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, where he served as a driver of a mortar battery in the 1st Jaeger Battalion.
On August 26, 2024, during a counteroffensive by enemy forces against Ukrainian positions near the border with Sumy region, Volodymyr sustained severe injuries. Despite the efforts of doctors, his heart stopped on August 31 during surgery in the hospital.

He chose his profession while still a young man. After graduating from the Malyn Forestry College in 2006, he joined the Bilokorovytske Forestry Enterprise, where over the course of 15 years he built an extensive professional path. He held various positions, from logging master and lumberjack to assistant forester and timber marker.
In February 2023, he became Senior Forest Master at the Radovel Forestry. In June of that year, he was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, joining the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura.”
He served in a unit that covered the withdrawal of his fellow soldiers from their positions while Russian forces relentlessly attacked them with mines and FPV drones. On August 14, Oleh was killed during another assault by an enemy storm group.
The tragedy occurred near the village of Mykolaivka in the Donetsk region, on what is currently one of the most difficult front-line directions — the Pokrovsk sector.
According to his friends, on the front line Oleh showed exceptional courage and helped save more than one life.

He was killed while carrying out combat missions in the Donetsk region. A young colleague, full of life and plans — an employee of the Manevychi Forestry branch. His path into the forestry sector was no coincidence — Ivan’s father also works at the enterprise. When children follow in their parents’ footsteps, it is the highest compliment to the profession.
Ivan was extremely responsible. There were no small things for him. He worked by the principle: either do it perfectly or not at all. And it was the same in war — to be the first, to protect his comrades, to do everything possible for Victory. If necessary, even to give his life…

He was killed on May 10, 2025, in the Kharkiv region. A Junior Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was 32 years old.
Mykola was born in Manevychi and worked in forestry for many years — he served as Assistant Forester at the Roznychivske Forestry of the Kolky Forestry under the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” He was well known and respected among his colleagues: calm, honest, and sincere.
Back in 2014, Mykola went to defend his country. When the full-scale invasion began in 2022, he once again took up arms. Although he did not have to go — he had a wife and three young sons. In the military, he served as a driver-electrician in the logistics support platoon.
At home, he was awaited by his parents — Fedir Petrovych and Nataliia Mykolaivna, his wife Vita, and his sons Arsen, Yaroslav, and Kyryl.

A woodworking machine operator at the timber processing workshop of the Sosnivske Forestry branch. He heroically lost his life in battles near the city of Kreminna in the Luhansk region.
He completed his compulsory military service in the Zhytomyr region. After demobilization, he began working at the State Enterprise “Sosnivske Forestry.” From February 5, 2015, to April 12, 2016, our Hero defended Ukrainian land from Russian invaders in the ATO zone.
Dmytro served as a rifleman in an airmobile assault company, where he proved himself positively — a competent and hardworking serviceman who honorably fulfilled his military duties. He was awarded the badge “20 Years of the Airborne Forces of Ukraine.” In 2018, he received the honorary distinction of the Commander of the Operational Command “West” — the badge “Preserve Honor – Attain Glory.”
After returning home, he continued working at the State Enterprise “Sosnivske Forestry.” On December 2, 2022, Dmytro was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where he served as a gunner in an air assault platoon of an air assault company. During his service, on May 19, 2023, he was awarded the badge “For Exemplary Service.”
On July 12, 2023, while carrying out a combat mission, his life was cut short. As a result of an explosive injury, Dmytro sustained wounds incompatible with life.
Dmytro Haiduk was posthumously awarded the title “Honorary Citizen of the Sosnivka Settlement Territorial Community.”

A woodworking machine operator at the timber processing workshop of the Sosnivske Forestry branch.
He was born on December 18 in the village of Velyki Selyshcha. He studied at the local school and from childhood was known as a hardworking young man and a reliable helper to his family. He received his education at the State Vocational Education Institution “Sosnivskyi Professional Lyceum.”
From 2018 to 2019, he served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Afterwards, he began working at Sosnivske Forestry. On June 20, 2022, he was once again mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Together with his fellow soldiers, he underwent military training in England and later took part in combat operations on the front lines.
He was killed in the combat zone in the Luhansk region on December 2.
His parents lost their son, and his younger brother and sister lost their brother.
The Hero was posthumously awarded the title “Honorary Citizen of the Sosnivka Settlement Territorial Community.”

Ivan Iliukov from the settlement of Sosnove in Rivne region died a Hero. On Monday, August 1, he wrote to his wife that he was going on a mission, and by Friday his family had already received the tragic news.
He lived and worked without ever complaining about anything. In the war, he faced every situation with honor. He never told anyone that he had been wounded. He recovered — and returned to the front. On July 2, Ivan Iliukov turned 45. For 21 of those years, he worked as a timber slinger at the lower timber yard of the Sosnivske Forestry branch.
“A very good person — both for his family and for his colleagues. Sincere, kind-hearted, a patriot. His wife Liudmyla and daughters Mariia and Olha remain. We will always remember him,” shares Valentyna, a colleague and family friend of the Hero.
“In the autumn, it will be a year since Ivan was mobilized. From our lower timber yard, six employees were mobilized. Now there are five… Another of our colleagues — now a serviceman — Ivan’s friend Ihor Koteliukh — lost an arm while carrying out a combat mission. He is currently in the hospital awaiting prosthetics; the worst is behind him.
When Ivan was on leave, we met and talked. Only then, in confidence, did he admit that he had been wounded. He said he had not even told his wife so she would not worry. A true man. Courageous, humble, and strong. He was one of our most responsible and best employees. He will forever remain a Hero to all of us. He was one in life, and he left us just as heroically,” recalls Viktor Huntik, Head of the Lower Timber Yard.

He worked as a Forest Master at the Mankivske Forestry of the Zvenyhorodske Forestry. He had been in the forestry sector since 1992.
The warrior-forester defended the Motherland back in 2014–2015. From the very first day of the full-scale invasion, he was mobilized and served in the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
He died on March 13, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region. Stanislav stepped on a mine near the settlement of Orikhovo-Vasylivka in the Bakhmut district. He experienced clinical death, and unfortunately, the severe blood loss and injuries were incompatible with life.
For his acts of bravery during his service (2014–2015 and 2022–2025), he received six decorations of various degrees.
He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Maksym Maidanyk was a warrior-forester from the Vinnytsia region who gave his life for Ukraine. He devoted 19 years of his life to forestry. Before mobilization, he worked as Senior Gamekeeper of the Tsybulivske Hunting Forestry of Haisyn Forestry. He joined the forestry sector in 2004.
Maksym defended the territorial integrity of Ukraine in 2015–2016 as a participant in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). Afterward, he returned home and continued working at the forestry. On March 1, 2023, he once again stood up to defend the country in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Maksym was killed on September 10, 2023, during enemy mortar shelling near the settlement of Verbove in the Polohy district.
For his personal courage demonstrated in defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for his selfless fulfillment of military duty, by Presidential Decree No. 166/2024 of March 22, 2024, Maksym Maidanyk was posthumously awarded the Order “For Courage,” III degree.

He was killed on April 7, 2023, while carrying out combat missions on the Kherson front.
Before the full-scale invasion, he worked as a Forester of the Volodymyrivske Forestry, which in 2022 was incorporated into the State Enterprise “Bashtanske Forestry.” From the very first days of the invasion, he stood up to defend our country, and on March 1, 2022, he took part in the battle in the city of Bashtanka.
He confronted a колонa of occupiers at the very first checkpoint at the entrance to the city, together with his colleagues from the forestry — Pavlo Andriiovych Us and Vitalii Andriiovych Us.
His colleagues will always remember Oleksandr as a hero who courageously resisted the occupiers in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.

On May 22, 2024, while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region, Mykhailo Myronenko, Forester of the Vradiivske Forestry in Mykolaiv region, was killed at the age of 46.
Mykhailo came from a family of foresters. Both his father and mother devoted their entire lives to the forestry sector, passing on to their son a deep love for the profession. He never had to choose his career for long — he worked in forestry his whole life. His colleagues will forever remember him as positive and energetic, purposeful, and responsible.
In March 2023, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. With the same dedication and determination, Mykhailo replaced his forester’s uniform with military camouflage and stood up to defend Ukraine from the occupiers.
A mortar shelling took the life of the senior lieutenant. His parents lost their son, his wife lost her husband, and his three children lost their father.

He worked as a timber stacker at the timber complex of the Shepetivske Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” A month before the full-scale invasion, despite being classified as partially fit for military service due to health conditions, and sensing the approaching danger, he voluntarily decided on February 1 to undergo training at the 184th Training Center in Lviv region in preparation for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He defended the country in the hottest battle zones. He took part in the defense of Kherson and Lyman, the liberation of Kherson, the defense of Kupiansk, and fought on the Bakhmut front. He died after a battle from wounds sustained on the eastern outskirts of the settlement of Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dated January 2, 2024, Oleksandr was awarded the honorary badge “Golden Cross.” He was also posthumously awarded the Order “For Courage,” III degree.

He worked as a crane operator at the timber complex of the Shepetivske Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” Anatolii stood up to defend the Motherland in December 2022.
In March 2023, during combat operations near the village of Bilohorivka in Sievierodonetsk district, Luhansk region, he was killed after sustaining injuries incompatible with life. Colleagues recall that he conscientiously fulfilled his duties. He was kind, decent, and always ready to help both coworkers and family.

He worked as a logger at the Shepetivske Forestry of the Shepetivske Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” Dmytro stood up to defend the Motherland from the first days of the full-scale invasion.
He was killed near the settlement of Vesele, Bakhmut district, Donetsk region, after sustaining fatal injuries.

A tractor driver of the Skovorodetske Forestry of the Starokostiantynivske Forestry branch of the State Specialized Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” Mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 17, 2023, he served as a junior sergeant of military unit A-0284.
He sustained severe injuries near the settlement of Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. He passed away on May 7, 2024, in the Kyiv Military Hospital from multiple wounds received while defending the freedom and independence of Ukraine, dying the death of the brave.

He worked as a truck driver transporting timber at the motor transport unit of the Starokostiantynivske Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”
On July 12, 2023, during the full-scale invasion, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served in the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great as a senior rifleman-operator. For the last year and three months, he and his comrades carried out missions directly on the front line.
While preparing for rotation, during another deployment to positions, their unit came under heavy enemy fire. Kostiantyn was killed on October 11, 2024, while carrying out a combat mission near the settlement of Vilshana, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region.

The memorial plantation was established in the spring of 2019 in honor of fallen soldiers and participants of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) and the Joint Forces Operation (JFO). A commemorative stone has been installed at the site.

The memorial plantation was established in the spring of 2019 in honor of fallen warrior-foresters. A commemorative stone has been installed at the site.

The memorial plantation was established in the spring of 2015 in honor of fallen warrior-foresters. A commemorative stone has been installed at the site.

The memorial plantation was established in the autumn of 2023 in honor of the fallen soldiers of Shepetivka District. Near each planted oak sapling, a commemorative plaque has been installed bearing the name and details of the fallen warrior, along with the national flag of Ukraine.

He worked as a tractor driver at the Zinkivske Forestry of the Yarmolyntsi Forestry (formerly the Yarmolyntsi Forestry branch) of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” He had been working in the forestry sector since 2014.
In 2015–2016, he completed military service and was a combat veteran. From February 25, 2022, to March 18, 2022, he was released from his civilian duties due to mobilization for military service during wartime.
He was killed in the village of Kamianka, Izium district, Kharkiv region, during a battle.
He is survived by his wife and three children.

Memorial tree planting — 4,077 days of resilience and courage.
Established in the spring of 2025 in honor of fallen soldiers — Heroes of Ukraine.
A total of 6,250 oak seedlings were planted.

He worked as a forest ranger at the Kozachkivske Forestry of the Khmelnytskyi Forestry (formerly the Khmelnytskyi Hunting Forestry branch) of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” He devoted 23 years of his life to forestry.
Ruslan already had military experience. In 2015–2016, he participated in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO), defending the Luhansk region alongside his comrades. In February 2023, he once again returned to war — becoming commander of a machine-gun platoon of the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade.
At first, his unit took part in heavy fighting on the Vuhledar front; later, they helped liberate villages in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In the final months of his life, Ruslan and his comrades bravely held back enemy assaults near Pokrovsk.
Ruslan was killed on August 14, 2024, near the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.

Before the full-scale war, Viacheslav worked as a timber loader-stacker and slinger at the Klishkivtsi forest station of the Sokyrianske Forestry (formerly the Sokyrianske Forestry branch) of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”
From March 27, 2014, to March 12, 2015, he served on mobilization in the Anti-Terrorist Operation zone in eastern Ukraine. His place of service was military unit V1740 (Donetsk region).
From the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he once again joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The warrior’s life was cut short in November 2022 as a result of a mortar attack and assault operations.

He worked as a logger at the Borovenkivske Forestry of the Sumy Forestry (formerly the Lebedynske Forestry branch) of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”
From February 2016 to 2019, he defended Ukrainian land in the east of the country. After the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he once again voluntarily stood up to defend Ukraine. He served as a tank commander of a tank platoon in a separate motorized infantry brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi.
The forester’s life was cut short on September 22, 2022, while rescuing his comrades in the settlement of Popasna, Donetsk region.

He worked as a woodworking machine operator at the Mrynske Forestry of the Nizhynske Forestry of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”
From the first days of the full-scale invasion, Oleksandr joined the ranks of the local Territorial Defense. Starting January 18, 2023, he served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a senior driver of an artillery crew of an artillery platoon, artillery battery, 2nd Air Assault Battalion (military unit A2582).
On August 7, 2024, while courageously defending his native land, Oleksandr was killed.

He worked as a boiler house operator at the Sumy Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.”
On the very first day of the full-scale invasion, he stood up to defend the country in the ranks of the Territorial Defense of the Sumy region. On that same day — February 24, 2022 — while defending his native city of Sumy, he was killed during an artillery strike on the cadet corps building.
In the memory of his colleagues and loved ones, he will remain one of the heroes thanks to whom the city of Sumy stood firm.

He worked as a Forest Master at the Novomutynske Forestry of the Konotopske Forestry branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine.” He chose the calling of a forester following in his father’s footsteps. He loved the forest and wanted to devote his entire life to it.
On May 17, 2023, he stood up to defend the country, serving as a senior rifleman-operator of a mechanized squad of a mechanized platoon of a mechanized battalion.
On August 25, 2023, while defending his native land, he was killed in action near the settlement of Keramik, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.

He worked as a woodworking machine operator at the Koriukivske Forestry, where he devotedly worked until the day of his mobilization.
On December 31, 2021, Serhii joined the ranks of Ukraine’s defenders. On October 19, 2024, while carrying out a combat mission near the settlement of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, he went missing.
He was awaited. They believed. But fate decided otherwise…
The warrior-forester is survived by his wife Nataliia and his young son Nazar.

Before the full-scale invasion, he worked as a machine operator at the Hadiach Forestry. From the first days of the war, he defended the Hadiach region, later served near Chernihiv, and held the “fortress of Bakhmut.”
In battle, he suffered two concussions and, after receiving treatment, returned to the front each time.
He was killed on July 29, 2023, while carrying out a combat mission as a result of enemy shelling near the settlement of Robotyne, Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region.
Oleksandr Anatoliiovych Lynnyk was posthumously awarded the state decoration of Ukraine — the Order “For Courage,” III degree, by Presidential Decree No. 55/2025 dated January 20, 2025.
He is survived by his wife and son.

For many years, he worked as a machine operator at the timber processing site of the Hadiach Forestry branch. Before being mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked as a Grade 4 logger at the Velbivske Forestry of the same branch.
He stood up to defend the country in July 2022. During his service, he fought in various sectors of the front, including in Pisky, Donetsk region. He also held defensive positions in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
He was killed on January 9, 2024, in the Kupiansk district while heading to a combat position.
He is survived by his wife, two children, and his mother.

He worked as a tractor driver in logging operations at the Chynadiieve Forestry.
He was mobilized on June 25, 2024. On September 22, 2024, he went missing while carrying out a combat mission near the settlement of Maksymilianivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
On August 22, 2025, he was officially recognized as fallen.
At home, Ivan was awaited by his friends, work colleagues, and his mother, Olena Fedorivna Kampov.