Ihor Moroz: how the 23-year-old pilot died defending the sky over Kyiv.

According to inkorr.com: Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of those who died as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Today we remember Ihor Moroz.

Ihor Moroz: Hero of Ukraine

23-year-old military pilot Ihor Moroz died on March 8, 2022, during the battle for Kyiv. The helicopter he was piloting was shot down while performing a combat mission near the village of Bervytsia in Kyiv Oblast. This was reported by the publication 'Hlavkom' referencing the memorial platform 'Memorial'.

Life and Service of Ihor

Ihor was born in Kharkiv, where his grandfather and father were also military pilots. After finishing university, he chose to serve in aviation. His hobbies included sports, reading, and photography, but he loved aviation the most.

Dedication and Bravery

As part of the army aviation brigade, Ihor defended the Ukrainian sky during the war. His courage and dedication were evident to everyone. Just before his death, he supported a comrade who was afraid of dying and admitted that he was also scared, but he considered it important to fulfill his duty. Ihor Moroz died in battle, vowing to fight to the last for Ukraine.

The memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers is honored with a daily minute of silence at 9 a.m. This is an important and poignant moment for all who gave their lives in the struggle against Russian occupiers and as a result of attacks by hostile forces on Ukrainian cities and villages.

By honoring the memory of Ihor Moroz and other heroes, society demonstrates its deep respect for those who stand in defense of Ukraine. This minute of silence serves as a reminder of the price of peace and the importance of every life dedicated to the freedom and independence of our country.