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conflictremembrance2 years ago

"Ukraine Commemorates Fallen Soldier with Monument Amidst Tragic Video Incident"

Ukraine has unveiled a statue in honor of Oleksandr Matsievskiy, a Ukrainian soldier who was shot dead by Russian troops during the 2022 invasion. Matsievskiy gained recognition after a video went viral showing him declaring "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot. The video sparked outrage and support for Matsievskiy, who was posthumously awarded the "Hero of Ukraine" medal. His mother expressed pride in her son's bravery and determination, stating that he would have fought until the end. Kyiv has launched a criminal investigation into his death.

conflictremembrance2 years ago

Ukrainian unit searches for fallen soldiers.

The Ukrainian volunteer unit, On the Shield, searches for the country's fallen soldiers in the woods of eastern Ukraine. The unit aims to fulfill the military mantra of leaving no man behind, regardless of nationality. The search becomes more difficult as spring covers clues, but the unit has found several hundred Russian soldiers. The work of On the Shield allows closure for the relatives and friends of the dead, as seen when they found the body of Yurii Roslov, who was finally laid to rest by his family in Kyiv.