🕯 9:00 - minute of silence.

Rest in Peace Vladyslav. Your memory lives on as long as Ukraine remains free.

Soldier Vladyslav Lykhoshva died on July 15, 2023 in Bakhmut.

The defender was 21 years old. Lived in Kyiv region. He was a professional hockey player.

After his military service, he signed a contract with the Armed Forces.

During the full-scale Russian invasion, the boy fought against the invaders in the ranks of the 3rd separate assault brigade.

"He was an active, athletic, brave, kind boy. I was never afraid of anything. He was cheerful and had a strong sense of justice," sister Kateryna said.

Vladyslav is survived by his loving family, friends and siblings.