Soldier Serhii Fedorenko, known by the call sign Silver13, was killed in action on 5 March during a combat mission near the village of Verbove, Zaporizhzhia region. He was 37 years old.
Serhii was born in Ivano-Frankivsk. He studied at School No. 17 and later graduated from the local Vocational School No. 21, mastering the professions of general-purpose machinist and CNC operator. He also graduated from Nadvirna Professional College of the National Transport University with a degree in accounting. Serhii worked as a heat treatment operator at Miaso-If LLC. Together with his wife, he raised two children, to whom he dedicated his free time. He was also a keen amateur cook.
In July 2023, Serhii was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. After training, he joined the 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade and was deployed to the frontline. He served as a rifleman.
His wife Mariia wrote:
‘Serhii was the best! A loving husband, a caring father, son, brother, and loyal friend. He was sincere, always with an open heart and kind soul. He was ready to help anyone in need. He loved life and always stood up for justice. With deep sorrow, yet pride, I recall his words: ‘Who, if not me, should stand to defend our land!?’ He was only 37 – he still had so much to live for, so many dreams to fulfill… The enemy took his life. We love and remember our dearest one forever!’
Serhii was posthumously awarded the Order ‘For Courage’, 3rd Class. He was buried on the Alley of Glory at Chukaliv Cemetery. A memorial plaque was laid at his old school, Ivano-Frankivsk Lyceum No. 17.
Serhii is survived by his mother Liubov, sister Tetiana, wife Mariia, son Oskar, and daughter Kamila.