Paratrooper 'Gorokh' Dies in Combat After 10 Months Listed as Missing

Soldier Pavlo Dutkevych Killed in Action

According to Главком: Pavlo Dutkevych, a soldier operating under the call sign 'Gorokh,' was killed on January 6, 2025, in the village of Ruske Porichne, located in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He died after being struck by an enemy FPV drone. He was 29 years old at the time of his death. Born on July 13, 1995, in the village of Serhiivka, Volyn region, Pavlo later resided in the village of Horinchovo in Zakarpattia. He served as a gunner in the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade and also worked at the Kyiv Thermal Power Plant (Kyiv TEC).

For ten months, Pavlo was considered missing in action. His death has been a devastating blow to his family. He is survived by his mother and two sisters. His father, Petro Dutkevych, passed away on September 6, 2016, due to an illness linked to his military service. Pavlo was posthumously awarded the Order for Courage, Third Degree, and was laid to rest in the village of Horinchovo.

Remembering Pavlo

Pavlo's sister, Maryana, shared her feelings: 'I searched for my brother and did everything I could to find him. I found him, but unfortunately, not alive. This is an incredibly heavy loss-our father also died in this war. Rest in peace, little brother. Now I will be your voice and the voice of our father.'

Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians observe a moment of silence to honor all those whose lives have been taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today, we remember Pavlo Dutkevych. Hlavkom joins in this tribute.

The death of Pavlo Dutkevych stands as another tragic example of the losses Ukraine has endured during the war. His prolonged disappearance and the eventual news of his death underscore the critical importance of searching for missing soldiers and supporting families coping with such grief. This story also highlights the heroism of Ukrainian troops who continue to fight for their country despite the dangers they face. The memory of soldiers like Pavlo remains etched in the hearts of Ukrainians, becoming an enduring part of the nation's collective remembrance of the war and its consequences.

The ongoing conflict continues to claim the lives of brave soldiers, as seen in the recent tragic loss of Pavlo Dutkevych. His story echoes that of many others, including another young soldier, Pavlo Borys from the Lviv region, who was also killed on the front lines. These heartbreaking accounts highlight the profound impact of the war on families and communities across Ukraine.