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Viacheslav Khodakivskyi (Ukrainian: Ходаківський В'ячеслав Анатолійович; October 5, 1981, Berdychiv, Zhytomyr region — March 21, 2022, Zaporizhzhia region) was a Ukrainian military personnel, Major of the 7th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a participant of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Hero of Ukraine (2023, posthumously). Knight of the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, III degree (2022).
Viacheslav Khodakivskyi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Viacheslav Anatoliyovych Khodakivskyi |
| Born | 5 October 1981 Berdychiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine |
| Died | 21 March 2022 (aged 40) Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Service/ | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 7th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Ukraine) Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Order of the Gold Star Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi |
| Alma mater | Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University |
Biography edit
Viacheslav Khodakivskyi was born on October 5, 1981, in Berdychiv, Zhytomyr region.[1]
He graduated from the Higher Artistic Vocational School (2000) and the Kharkiv Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University (2004).[1]
In 2004, he began his service in Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, and later served as a senior pilot, commander of the aviation unit of an aviation squadron, chief of staff – first deputy commander of an aviation squadron, deputy commander of an aviation squadron of the 7th Tactical Aviation Brigade.[1]
Participant of the ATO/JFO.[1]
He died on March 21, 2022, in Zaporizhzhia region.[1]
Awards edit
- Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star (March 20, 2023, posthumously) – for personal courage and heroism displayed in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless service to the Ukrainian people.[2]
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, III class (March 13, 2022) – for personal courage and selfless actions in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.[3]
- The ATO Participant Badge.
- The Presidential Award for Participation in the ATO.
- Medal for 15 years of conscientious service.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Незламні екіпажі: "До останньої хвилини і секунди він тримав нашого птаха у небі!"". Старкон.City (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ president.gov.ua. "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №166/2023. Про присвоєння В.Ходаківському звання Герой України".
- ^ president.gov.ua. "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №131/2022. Про відзначення державними нагородами України".