People's Hero of Ukraine, Major Verkhohliad, dies

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - THURSDAY, 23 JUNE 2022, 18:06

In the battles for Ukraine, Andrii Verkhohliad, an officer of the 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians, has died.

Source: Facebook page of 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade

Quote: "It is with sadness and regret that we announce the death in a battle with the ruscist bastard of our brother, battalion commander, Major Andrii Verkhohliad.

Nobility and determination, courageous and boundless, incredible cheerfulness. One of the best commanders, the pride of the brigade."

For reference: According to the site "Novynarnia", Andrii Verkhohliad, officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign "Livsha" [lefthander], was awarded the non-state award People's Hero of Ukraine and known for the battles in Avdiivka in 2017 (position "Almaz" [Diamond]).