He dreamed that his children would never wear 'body armor'. Let's remember the scout Bohdan Mykhailenko.

Every day at 9 am Ukrainians honor the memory of all those whose lives were taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today let's remember Bohdan Mykhailenko. 

On November 3, 2023, while performing a combat mission, Junior Sergeant Bohdan Mykhailenko, a scout of the Third Separate Special Purpose Regiment named after Sviatoslav the Brave, was killed. This was reported by the Kompaniivska territorial community. 

Bohdan Mykhailenko was born on March 5, 1997, in the village of Mariivka. He studied at the Mariivka general school, after which he received education in Kropyvnytskyi, choosing the profession of an electrician. In 2016, he enlisted in the Third Separate Special Purpose Regiment as a scout.

Bohdan Mykhailenko dedicated his life to a military profession, just like his father and older brother: in 2016, he joined the ranks of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He studied at the military academy, participated in the ATO. From the very beginning of the war, Bohdan continued to defend his homeland. He served as a junior sergeant, with the call sign 'Monk'.

In 2018, he enrolled in the Vinnychenko Central Ukrainian Pedagogical University, received a degree in teacher of vocational training, and later continued his studies in the magistracy. He also studied at the Odesa Military Academy.

«While performing a combat mission, our graduate - Junior Sergeant Bohdan Mykhailenko, a scout of the 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment named after Sviatoslav the Brave, who studied to be an 'electrician for repair and maintenance of electrical equipment', was killed. He went from a scout to a group commander», Central Ukrainian Higher Vocational School named after Mykola Fedorovsky reported.

«Bohdan was a man with a capital letter. Most of all, he wanted victory in this war, he wanted to liberate our Crimea and swim in our Black Sea in full gear, calling to tell me: 'We did it, the war is over, pack your things, we are going to the sea'. He wanted to finish what our grandfathers and fathers did not, so that our children would never wear 'body armor'. He was the best, special, beloved for me. He always knew how to support me, told all his friends and comrades that after getting married, he found his happiness and he was the happiest person on this earth. He showed his love in the smallest things: no matter what Time he arrived from the East, he always had flowers, to which he left cute notes... He always told me: 'There is no problem, we will solve everything, together we are a team, the Mykhailenko family',– his wife Marina said.

Bohdan and Marina Mykhailenko started their own family during the war, on February 12, 2023.

Bohdan's comrades-in-arms tell that he glared every day of family life with his wife. For Monk, there was nothing happier than the opportunity to fly straight to his beloved, to be able to spend a few hours near her.

Marina Mykhailenko said that her Bohdan loved sports, was a certified coach. He was interested in cars and adored cooking, especially meat. Family was one of the husband's most important values.

«We planned to open a family business together, buy a large family house with a beautiful garden and a barbecue area, and in the backyard - a playground where our children would play», Marina recalls their joint plans, which were cut off by the Russian attack.

«Bohdan wanted victory in this war, he wanted our children never to wear 'body armor'. He was special, always positive, smiling, and always told me: 'There is no problem, we will solve everything, together we are a team, the Mykhailenko family',– Marina says.

Bohdan showed his love in the smallest things: no matter what time he arrived from the East, he always had flowers, to which he left cute notes.

His comrade-in-arms, special forces soldier Oleksandr, also shared memories of Bohdan.

«I met Bohdan at the very beginning of the war, in March I was transferred to their reconnaissance group. Bodka immediately seemed like such a simple, good-natured guy. When we started talking more, I found out that he was professionally involved in sports, had instructor certificates, he was proud of it. He promoted a healthy lifestyle, was sociable, we immediately became friends. Bohdan was the group's medic, so he often engaged in tactical medicine between tasks, conducted many training sessions, helped us with tactical medicine. He also loved cooking and had cool culinary talents. Sometimes he cooked for the group between tasks - we were always thrilled. Brave, kind-hearted, honest. It's a pity he's gone», the soldier told.

Bohdan was killed on November 3, 2023, in Sumy region while performing a combat mission. The warrior was awarded the Order 'For Courage' of the III degree and the 'Golden Cross'.

The special forces soldier was buried on November 10, 2023, at the Alley of Honor Military Burials of the Far Eastern Cemetery in Kropyvnytskyi.

Bohdan is survived by his mother, wife, three brothers, and a sister.

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