"He was a devoted patriot": Oleksandr Oliinyk killed in action

Oleksandr Oliinyk, who went under the alias Bogush, a volunteer in the Hospitallers medical evacuation battalion and instructor at the Solomianski Kotyky training centre, has been killed in action.

Source: Hospitallers battalion

Details: He was killed on 19 March, the Hospitallers battalion reported.

Oleksandr joined the medical battalion in 2023 after completing training. He went on rotations to save the military.

"We knew Bogush as an incredibly motivated, honest and decent person. He always strived to be the first and wanted to be an example for others in everything," the battalion said.

Later, Oleksandr Oliinyk joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"Sashko [derivative from Oleksandr - ed.] died performing his duties and fulfilling the highest rank. He was a dedicated patriot, a professional and the life of the party.

We are proud to have had the honour of working with you. Thank you for everything, friend Bogush," Yana Zinkevich, founder of the Hospitallers battalion, wrote on Facebook.

The funeral will take place on 25 March at 13:00 at the Baikove cemetery in the crematorium in Kyiv. The family asks that artificial flowers be avoided.

Background: Earlier, we reported on the death of a veterinarian and soldier, Zakhar Palii, in the war.

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