Deadly Attack in Kherson
A Russian drone struck and killed a Ukrainian police officer on patrol in Kherson on March 3, 2026. The victim was Senior Lieutenant of Police Andrii Antsybor, 39, who was on duty at the time. Antsybor had served in the police force since 2016. The Kherson region remains on the front lines of the conflict, facing frequent aerial attacks.
Andrii Antsybor is survived by his wife, a 12-year-old son, and a 7-year-old daughter. The Patrol Police of Ukraine's press service confirmed his death, a report also published by 'Hlavkom'.
Honoring His Service
The service described Antsybor as a 'sensitive, sociable, and fair' officer who felt a deep sense of duty to his community and country. In a separate incident on the same day, Roman Tkachuk, head of the Institute of Civil Society and a soldier with Ukraine's 56th Separate Mariupol Motorized Infantry Brigade, was also killed in combat.
The tragedy in Kherson underscores the constant dangers faced by Ukrainian military and law enforcement personnel in this ongoing war.
This attack highlights the persistent threat to civilians and officials in Ukraine, particularly in active combat zones. The deaths of Andrii Antsybor and Roman Tkachuk illustrate the severe risks Ukrainian forces endure while striving to maintain security and order. Supporting the families of the fallen, who have lost loved ones during this national struggle, remains critically important.