The President awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to a number of military personnel. Among them: Pavlo Petrychenko.
08.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
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Awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to a number of military personnel and activists. This is reported by
Glavkomreferring to the Office of the President.
Thus,
for personal courage and heroism displayed in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless service to the Ukrainian peoplethe title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the
Golden Starwas bestowed upon Junior Sergeant Pavlo Petrychenko (posthumously).
The Life Path of Pavlo Petrychenko
Capital activist, volunteer, and serviceman of the 59th separate motorized infantry brigade named after Yakov Handziuk, Pavlo Petrychenko was killed in battles near Avdiivka in Donetsk region on April 15, 2024 - a day before his 32nd birthday.
Pavlo was engaged in activism and had an active civic stance, participating in the Maidan and organizing various events. He was awarded for his contribution to the common good and the defense of Ukraine. Additionally, in April 2024, he initiated a petition to restrict advertising of online casinos and the use of military symbols.
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