ISCHCHENKO Oleksandr Ivanovych 07.03.1970 – 17.08.2025

🕯🇺🇦 The heart of a courageous Warrior, Oleksandr Ishchenko from the village of Taranivka, Zmiivska community, stopped in the hospital. After prolonged treatment for serious injuries, Sergeant Oleksandr Ishchenko passed away on August 17. Forever 55… The tragic news was reported in a local Facebook group.

In civilian life, Oleksandr was an exemplary father, friend, and citizen. A retired rescuer, always smiling, well-mannered, and sincere — that is how his family and friends will remember him.

After being drafted into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he bravely served in the hottest parts of the front. During the battles near Cherkassy-Porechny in the Kursk region, he was seriously wounded. Despite numerous operations and prolonged treatment, Oleksandr steadfastly fought for his life, but on August 17 his heart stopped in the hospital.

Grenade launcher of the 1st airborne assault detachment of the 1st airborne assault platoon of the 11th airborne assault company of the 3rd airborne assault battalion of military unit A0284, sergeant.

He died from his wounds in the hospital of the VMCC ZR in the city of Lviv, Lviv region (having courageously fulfilled his military duty, in the fight for Ukraine, its freedom and independence).

The Hero is survived by his wife and two sons.

Eternal memory and respect to Oleksandr Ishchenko. Condolences to his family, loved ones and brothers.