Every day at 9 a.m. Ukrainians honor the memory of all whose lives were taken by the Russo-Ukrainian war. Today we remember Ihor Trachuk.
Senior Lieutenant Ihor Trachuk was killed on January 10, 2024, by enemy mortar fire in the vicinity of the settlement of Bohdanivka in Donetsk region. He was forever 53 years old. This was reported by 'Hlavkom' citing the Chernivtsi Regional Council.
Life and heroism
Ihor Petrovych Trachuk was born on August 24, 1970, in the village of Chudey. After school, he entered the National University of Water Management and Nature Management in Rivne. He worked as an engineer and lived in the city of Storozhynets. He loved sports, especially boxing and football.
«He was always there, supported me and the children, protected us no matter what. When any of us were ill or feeling unwell, he would sit by our side. Sometimes he didn't sleep until morning because he was worried», – says the defender's wife Lyudmyla.
The hero's feat
From the very first days of the full-scale invasion, Ihor Trachuk stood to defend his homeland from the enemy. He told his family: «I’m going so the Moscow won't come into our house. I'm going so that you all have a future, so that you are not slaves».
The defender served in the 94th Battalion of the 107th Separate Brigade of Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. With honor and dignity, he defended Ukraine with his comrades in the hottest spots – Bakhmut, Lyman, Makiivka, Chasiv Yar, New York.
For a long time, the warrior carried out the duties of company and platoon commander. Comrades recall that he behaved very bravely, decisively, responsibly, and professionally like a true officer.
Memory of the hero
Senior Lieutenant Ihor Trachuk was killed on January 10, 2024, by enemy mortar fire in the vicinity of the settlement of Bohdanivka in Donetsk region. He was forever 53 years old. The defender was buried in Storozhynets. He was survived by his wife and two children.
«A volunteer who was a model of resilience and strength of the Ukrainian spirit, encouraging his comrades and leading them forward. Decisive in battle, for his family, Ihor Trachuk remained a kind and just man and father», – wrote about the defender in the Chernivtsi Regional Council.
«Hlavkom» joins in a moment of silence. We honor the memory of all Ukrainians who died in the struggle for their homeland. We remember those who were killed by the Russian invaders, light candles of memory, and bow our heads in sorrow during the nationwide moment of silence, honoring the bright memory of citizens of Ukraine who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of the state: all military personnel, civilians, and children, all who died in the fight against Russian occupants and as a result of the attack of enemy troops on Ukrainian cities and villages.
The submitted news has a light and readable style, highlighting the life path and military feat of Ihor Trachuk, who gave his life for Ukraine. Through this story, we are shown the honesty, courage, and selflessness of Ukrainian defenders who are fighting for the freedom and independence of the state.