A Defender Who Died in 2024 Will Be Laid to Rest at Lychakiv Cemetery

Honoring the Memory of Oleksandr Boyko

According to Главком: Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Boyko was killed at the front on November 4, 2024. His burial is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at Lychakiv Cemetery, in the honorary burial field No. 87 (Pasichna Street). He was born on January 15, 1980, in the village of Myrolyubivske, Mykolaiv region.

Boyko attended a secondary school in Kamianka-Buzka and later worked at private enterprises before enlisting to defend his homeland in 2024. He served in the 475th Separate Assault Regiment Code 9.2 of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, fighting to protect Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty on the Donetsk front.

Oleksandr Boyko is survived by:

• a brother
• a nephew
• cousins
• brothers
• aunts

Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians observe a moment of silence for all those whose lives have been taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today, we remember Oleksandr Boyko. The editorial team joins this tribute.

His death underscores the immense sacrifice Ukrainian soldiers continue to make amid the ongoing war. Honoring the fallen through daily moments of silence is a vital part of national remembrance and provides support to grieving families. Being buried at Lychakiv Cemetery's honorary field signifies recognition of his heroism and selfless dedication to Ukraine.