Main points
- Stepan Maletskyi, a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war from the Ivano-Frankivsk region, died on January 24 after two years of service in the Zaporizhia direction.
- He voluntarily joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces and served as a sniper until he was discharged to care for his sick mother.
Stepan Maletskyi served in the Zaporizhia direction / Collage of Channel 24
Stepan Maletsky, a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war from Ivano-Frankivsk region, passed away on January 24. He voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served for two years in the Zaporizhia direction in the Hulyaipol area.
The tragic news was reported on the Rohatyn City Council's Facebook page.
What is known about Stepan Maletsky?
Stepan Maletsky was born on August 11, 1988 in Rohatyn. There he graduated from local school No. 1 and received a degree in mechanics from the Rohatyn Agrarian College. Later, the man completed his military service.
In 2013, Stepan Maletskyi got married, and two years later the couple had a daughter, Nastya.
On March 3, 2022, Stepan became a volunteer in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: he served as a sniper in the fire support company, and spent two years in the Zaporizhia direction.
Two years – difficult everyday life for a soldier. Injuries, contusions. After a serious illness of his mother – release to take care of her. Yesterday (January 24, – 24 Channel) the soldier’s heart stopped,
– they wrote in the Rohatyn City Council.
The editorial staff of Channel 24 expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of Stepan Maletsky. May his memory be blessed!
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