Soldatenko Andriy Viktorovych 07/28/1976-10/16/2026
@vpwcarp 10/25/2026 7:54:26 PM
ZMIIV COMMUNITY IN SCARBONITY: OUR COMPANION ANDRIY SOLDATENKO DIED IN THE WAR
Another painful news from the front. Another irreparable loss for the Zmiiv community. Defending Ukraine from Russian invaders, our compatriot, senior soldier Andriy SOLDATENKO, died.
On October 16, 2026, while performing a combat mission near the settlement of Khliborob, Shostka district, Sumy region, Andriy Soldatenko died in battle with Russian invaders. Until the last, he remained faithful to his military oath, to his people, and to Ukraine.
Andriy Soldatenko was born on July 28, 1976 in the city of Zmiiv. He spent his childhood and youth here. In 1991, he graduated from nine grades of Zmiiv School No. 1. In 1995, he graduated from a mechanical engineering college, and in 2001, he graduated from the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute".
From May 21, 2001 to November 22, 2002, he worked in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Later, he devoted himself to professional activities in the field of military education. Before mobilization, he worked as deputy dean of the Kharkiv National Air Force University. When Ukraine needed protection, Andriy did not remain on the sidelines. He himself expressed a desire to join the ranks of the defenders of the state. On March 21, 2023, he was mobilized for military service.
He served in the ranks of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine as a border guard inspector of the second category - machine gunner. He courageously carried out combat missions, defending his native land from the enemy.
He will forever remain 50 years old...
Behind these short lines of biography is the life of a person who had a family, a profession, and plans for the future. A person who consciously chose to defend his homeland and gave the most precious thing for it - his own life.
The Hero is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. For them, this loss is an indescribable pain that cannot be expressed in words.
The Zmiiv City Council and the entire community express their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased Defender, his relatives, friends, colleagues, and comrades-in-arms.
A low bow to the Defender for his courage, devotion, and sacrifice.
Bright and eternal memory to Andriy SOLDATENKO.
Heroes do not die. They remain forever in the memory of their people.
🕯 IN MEMORY OF ANDRIY SOLDATENK
On October 22, the Zmiiv community accompanied its fellow countryman, senior soldier Andriy Soldatenko, to his final earthly journey, whose life was cut short on October 16, 2026, while performing a combat mission in the area of ​​the settlement of Khliborob, Shostka district, Sumy region.
He was only 50 years old...
Andriy Soldatenko was born on July 28, 1976 in the city of Zmiiv. His childhood and youth were spent here, where he took his first steps into adulthood, studied, dreamed, and made plans.
In 1991, he graduated from nine grades of Zmiiv School No. 1. In 1995, he graduated from a mechanical engineering college, and in 2001, he graduated from the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute".
From May 21, 2001 to November 22, 2002, he served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Later, his professional life was connected with military education. Before mobilization, Andriy worked as the deputy dean of the Kharkiv National Air Force University. He had knowledge, experience, a responsible job, and a family for which he lived and worked.
But a full-scale war changed everything.
Andriy Soldatenko did not wait for someone else to defend his country. He himself expressed a desire to defend Ukraine. On March 21, 2023, he was mobilized into the ranks of the Defense Forces.
He served in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine as a border guard inspector of the second category - machine gunner. Together with his comrades, he carried out combat missions, restrained the enemy, and defended Ukrainian land.
Andriy is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. The dearest people to whom he will forever remain a loving husband and father.
There are no words that can bring a person back to life.
But there is memory. There is gratitude. It is our duty to never forget at what price Ukraine fights for its right to exist. Andriy Soldatenko will forever remain a part of the history of our community.
A low bow to you, Warrior. For your courage. For your devotion. For every day you fought for all of us.
Bright and eternal memory to Andriy Soldatenko.
Heroes never die. They remain forever in the hearts of those for whom they gave their lives.
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