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Ivano-Frankivsk mourns 26-year-old Australian volunteer killed fighting for Ukraine

Mourners in Ivano-Frankivsk bid farewell to 26-year-old Australian Samuel Michael Pedrazzini who died defending Ukraine against Russian forces, Suspilne Ivano-Frankivsk reported on July 16.

17 July, 12:24 PM

Hero of Ukraine Vladyslav Stotskiy recalls 68 days encircled, loss of comrade and vision for Ukraine’s future – interview

Vladyslav Stotskiy, a Hero of Ukraine and senior lieutenant of the Svoboda Battalion, told Radio NV how he survived 68 days encircled in Donetsk, how a comrade sacrificed his life to save others, and shared his views on the war’s perception in rear cities and Ukraine’s future on Oct. 2.

2 October 2025, 02:00 PM

Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to slain MP Andriy Parubiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Oct. 1 signed a decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to slain lawmaker Andriy Parubiy.

1 October 2025, 05:39 PM

26-year-old Hero of Ukraine to lead 47th Magura Brigade

Ukraine's 47th Magura Separate Mechanized Brigade has a new commander: 26-year-old Hero of Ukraine Lt. Col. Maksym Danylchuk, news outlet Novynarnia reported on Sept. 17, citing Ukraine's Defense Ministry communications.

19 September 2025, 02:50 PM

Border guard Mykhailo recounts intense fighting and evacuations during battles in Vovchansk

Mykhailo, a border guard with the Hart Brigade and infantryman who fought in and around Vovchansk, repelled dozens of enemy assaults and spent 23 days evacuating wounded soldiers after a battle, he told the State Border Guard Service press office on Aug. 19.

19 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine to soldier Denys Lysenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conferred the prestigious Hero of Ukraine title, along with the Gold Star Order, to Senior Soldier Denys Lysenko of the 57th Kost Hordiienko Brigade, according to a presidential decree dated Aug. 15.

17 August 2025, 05:19 PM

Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to fallen Lyut brigade commander Maksym Kazban

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star to Maksym Kazban, commander of the Lyut Joint Assault Brigade of the National Police, according to decree No. 551/2025 published on the Presidential website on July 26.

26 July 2025, 08:09 PM

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