Rescuer injured in Sumy Russian strike aftermath dies – SES
A employee of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who was injured during the elimination of the aftermath of a Russian drone strike has died in Sumy, the SES press service reports.
Oleksiy Stolyarenko, a 30-year-old employee of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, died in Sumy following the aftermath of a Russian drone strike. Stolyarenko, who served as shift supervisor for the quick response division of the regional emergency management center in Sumy region, was injured while attempting to extinguish a fire that broke out after the drone attack.
He suffered injuries under a concrete slab during the firefighting efforts. Despite the efforts of doctors, Stolyarenko could not be saved. His death has left the SES family with an irreparable loss, as he was not just a rescuer, but also a brother-in-arms, a friend, and a colleague. Stolyarenko's family consisted of his wife and little daughter, and he was mourned as a husband, father, and cherished person.
Head of the SES of Ukraine, Andriy Danyk, expressed his condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the entire SES family. He emphasized that Russia continues to take the lives of Ukrainians, including young, strong, and courageous people who come to rescue others. Stolyarenko's sacrifice, like that of other fallen colleagues, will be remembered forever.
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