- Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent 20+ years recovering bodies from battlefields — including many Russian soldiers — was killed by a landmine; thousands turned out in Kyiv for his funeral.
- He founded Platsdarm ("Bridgehead") and became known as a "collector of souls," returning to the front despite previous mine injuries to ensure proper burials.
- His widow and daughter vowed to continue his work; mourners praised his compassion for honoring the dead and comforting grieving families.
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