28-year-old soldier Andriy Makarov died in Kyiv: story of life and struggle

According to glavcom.ua: Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of all whose lives were taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today, we remember Andriy Makarov.

28-year-old soldier Andriy Makarov died on October 20, 2025, in Kyiv during treatment after a severe shrapnel wound. This was reported by 'Glavkom' referring to the Rivne City Council.

Andriy Makarov was born on October 22, 1996, in Rivne. He studied at school No. 22 and later worked as a messenger.

The man did not serve in the army, but at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he signed a contract with the Armed Forces. At first, he defended the country as part of the 14th separate mechanized brigade, and later, at his own request, he transferred to the Third Assault Brigade.

Andriy was kind, had many friends, and loved to communicate with people. On weekends, he would go out of town for recreation.

This January, while carrying out a combat mission in Kharkiv region, the man suffered severe shrapnel wounds - complications arose during treatment. Various medical institutions in the country fought for the serviceman's life for a long time.

Unfortunately, 28-year-old soldier Andriy Makarov died on October 20, 2025, during treatment in Kyiv.

Andriy Makarov was buried on October 29 at the cemetery in the village of Oleksandriya, Rivne district.

The hero left behind parents, a sister, a wife, and three children.

'Glavkom' joins in a moment of silence. We honor the memory of all Ukrainians who died in the struggle for their homeland. We remember those who fell at the hands of Russian invaders, light candles of memory, and bow our heads in sorrow during the nationwide moment of silence, honoring the bright memory of citizens of Ukraine who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of the state: all military personnel, civilians, and children, all who died in the struggle against the Russian occupiers and as a result of the attack of hostile troops on Ukrainian cities and villages.

Ukrainians honor the memory of the warriors taken by the war, among whom is Andriy Makarov. Mourning his heroic death and honoring the memory of all who gave their lives for the freedom of the country, Ukrainian society expresses its unity and support for the families of the fallen in these difficult times.