A Minute of Silence: The Story of Hryhoriy Semiletkov, Who Died for Ukraine

According to glavcom.ua: Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today, we will remember Hryhoriy Semiletkov.

Hryhoriy, whose call sign was Syoma, died on February 24, 2023, near the village of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region. He was 55 years old. He was born and lived in Kyiv, working as a driver and spending weekends fishing and enjoying nature with his loved ones.

During the war, Hryhoriy volunteered for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served in the 26th separate rifle battalion. He was a valuable worker and a good brother, father, and husband. On the front, he took care of his loved ones and went a year without leave.

Hryhoriy was buried in Kyiv, at the Berkovets Cemetery. He left behind a grieving wife, daughter, brother, and nieces.

'Glavkom' joins the minute of silence, honoring all Ukrainians who gave their lives for the Fatherland in this war. We remember the fallen and light candles in memory, showing respect for those who fought for the freedom and independence of Ukraine.