🕯 On December 23, 2024, in the area of the settlement of Viktorivka, Sudzhansky district, Kursk region, a railwayman, commander of the third assault detachment - commander of the vehicle of the first assault battalion Andrey Yurievich Levchenko died while performing a combat mission. Performing his military duty until his last breath, he showed exceptional courage, bravery and self-sacrifice. The defender was forever 38 years old.
Andriy was born on May 3, 1986 in the village of Velyka Gomilsha, Zmiiv district, Kharkiv region. After graduating from eight grades of a local school, he obtained the profession of a car repair mechanic in Kharkiv. His life was closely connected with technology and traffic: he devoted 19 years to work on the railway, working in the production structural unit "Motor Wagon Depot Kharkiv" of the regional branch "Southern Railway" of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia".
Colleagues remember Andriy Yuriyevich as a polite, persistent, energetic and technically competent specialist who conscientiously treated his duties and enjoyed the well-deserved respect of the team. In his free time, he was sincerely fond of car repair and fishing, loved life and made bright plans for the future. In 2021, he got married, and in the same year a long-awaited son was born in the family. Together with his wife and child, Andriy lived in the village of Taranivka.
When a terrible threat loomed over Ukraine, on May 24, 2024, he stood up to defend his homeland. As the commander of an assault unit, he looked danger in the eye, defending his country and his family. Even at the front line, his thoughts drifted to a peaceful life: he dreamed of returning to his native railcar depot after the Victory and once again taking up his beloved and usual railway work.
At the cost of his own life, Andriy accomplished the greatest feat of a true man and patriot. The fallen Warrior is survived by his parents, brother, beloved wife, and young son.
The staff of the production structural unit "Kharkiv Motor Wagon Depot" and the entire railway family of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" express their deepest, sincere condolences to the family and friends of Andriy Levchenko. The bright memory of his golden hands, open heart, courage and self-sacrifice will forever live in the hearts of all who knew him.
Eternal memory and honor to the Hero!
🕯 IN MEMORY OF ANDRIY LEVCHENKO
On November 10, the Zmiiv community said goodbye with sorrow and heartache to their fellow countryman, Junior Sergeant Andriy LEVCHENKO, who gave his life defending Ukraine.
Almost two years have passed since that tragic day, when on December 23, 2024, near the settlement of Viktorivka, Kursk region, the life of a 38-year-old soldier was cut short. And only today, relatives, loved ones, and fellow countrymen were able to see him off on his last earthly journey…
Andriy was born on May 3, 1986 in the village of Velyka Gomilsha. He acquired the profession of a car repair mechanic, worked at the Kharkiv motor car depot. He loved technology, was fond of fishing, and appreciated the simple joys of a peaceful life.
In 2021, he started a family and became a father. He lived in the village of Taranivka with his wife and young son. There were so many plans, dreams, and happy family moments ahead...
But the war crossed out everything.
In 2024, Andriy stood up for the defense of the Motherland. He served as the commander of the assault detachment - the commander of the vehicle. Until the last moment, he remained faithful to his military oath and duty.
Today he returned home forever...
May his native land receive him in peace, and the bright memory of Andriy Levchenko will forever remain in the hearts of his fellow countrymen.
Eternal memory and glory to the Defender of Ukraine!
Heroes don't die!