The Death of Defender Denys Andrusenko: Combat Path and State Awards

The Death of Defender Denys Andrusenko

According to Велика українська енциклопедія: Denys Volodymyrovych Andrusenko, a senior soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed on August 22, 2022, near the settlement of Pavlivka, Volnovakha District, Donetsk Oblast. He was buried on August 29, 2022, at the Lisove Cemetery in Kyiv.

Combat Path and Awards

Denys Andrusenko was born on January 10, 1989, in Kyiv. Throughout his combat path, he participated in fierce battles for Donetsk airport in late 2014 and early 2015. In 2014-2015, he defended the villages of Vodyane, Opytne, Pisky, and Kostyantynivka.

Posthumously, on October 25, 2022, Denys Andrusenko was awarded the Orders of Courage III and II degrees. His bravery and dedication to service will remain in the memory of his compatriots.

"The memory of defenders like Andrusenko continues to live among Ukrainians, highlighting the value of their contribution to the struggle for independence and the territorial integrity of the state."

The death of Denys Andrusenko is part of a larger context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where many Ukrainian soldiers lose their lives defending their country. The posthumous awards testify to the recognition of the feats of military personnel who have demonstrated heroism in the challenging conditions of war.