Lviv Bids Farewell to Soldier Mykhailo-Viktor 'Lemberg' Scelnykov, Killed Near Bakhmut.

Farewell to Mykhailo 'Lemberg'

According to Novyny.live: A funeral was held in Lviv on March 3, 2023, for soldier Mykhailo-Viktor 'Lemberg' Scelnykov. He was killed on May 20, 2023, near the fiercely contested city of Bakhmut at the age of 28. Scelnykov had served with the 206th Separate Territorial Defense Battalion and the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Kholodnyi Yar'. For a long period, he was considered missing in action, and his fate was only confirmed after his tragic death.

The funeral in Lviv was marked by profound sorrow and mourning. Those present offered condolences to the fallen soldier's family, remembering his dedication to service and his patriotism. One attendee, Olena Cherninka, expressed a sentiment felt by many:

“Thank you for your son. And thank you to him, for the fact that I am alive.”

A Complex and Tragic Family Situation

Adding a further layer of tragedy, the soldier's father is suspected of murdering former Verkhovna Rada speaker Andrii Parubii. He confessed to the crime during a court hearing in September 2025 and was subsequently remanded in custody. This circumstance introduces another painful dimension to the already difficult story of the Scelnykov family, highlighting the profound personal crises that can unfold alongside the national tragedy of war.

The farewell to Mykhailo 'Lemberg' was a significant moment for the community, honoring the memory of those who have given their lives for Ukraine. His death is another stark reminder of the sacrifices borne by Ukrainian soldiers defending their country in the ongoing armed conflict. He will be remembered by many as a hero and a patriot.

The situation with his father, now at the center of a criminal investigation, complicates this tragic narrative, underscoring that even during times of national struggle, military families can face severe and separate challenges. These events reflect the broader social and moral strains confronting Ukrainian society in wartime.