Ihor Hnelytskyi came from Antratsyt in the Luhansk region — a town that fell under occupation back in 2014. He studied at the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and later settled in Bucha. Before joining the army he worked at Nova Poshta.

Bucha City Council announced the death of the defender on its Telegram channel.

History, a love of sport and family

His family recall that Ihor was fascinated by history and loved sport. For a man whose home town had been taken by the war twelve years earlier, an interest in history was not abstract — he knew well how concessions end and why a defence line cannot be pushed back indefinitely.

Ihor is survived by his wife Iryna. The community offered its sincere condolences to her, to the whole family and to those close to the defender.

The farewell will take place on the Alley of Heroes

The farewell and funeral service are set for Monday, 3 August, at 10:00. The ceremony will be held on the Alley of Heroes in Bucha at 1 Pamiati Street. The city council called on residents to come and see Ihor off on his final journey and to support his family.

The Alley of Heroes in Bucha has become the place where the community says goodbye to each of its servicemen. The presence of neighbours at such a ceremony is the little that a town can give a family on their first day without a loved one.

Eternal memory

Bucha FM joins in offering condolences to the family, brothers-in-arms and friends of Ihor Hnelytskyi. Eternal memory and honour to the Hero.

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