According to the head of the aviation group, Colonel Valery Shevchenko, Igor was a highly qualified specialist and a true patriot. He always took on the most complex missions and repeatedly risked his life for the safety of the country. Awarded numerous certificates and honors, Igor Solomennikov became a hero of Ukraine after his death.
His fearlessness and devotion to the Ukrainian people will remain an example for future generations who will learn from his feat and self-sacrifice.