Russians killed an ambulance doctor near Kyiv: died during a repeated strike.

According to ТСН: A 56-year-old doctor from Nova Kakhovka, who had 30 years of experience and the status of an internally displaced person, died while performing his duty. The tragedy occurred when the ambulance crew was trying to assist the victims on Bazhana Avenue, which was struck by a Russian Shahed drone during a repeated attack.

Tragedy on the call: how the team leader died

“Serhiy Smolyak worked with us as a paramedic for three years. He was a positive and wonderful person, a competent and dedicated specialist. He never refused to respond to calls. This was also the case last night when the tragedy happened. It occurred on Bazhana Avenue at 2:37 a.m. Three medical teams were dispatched to the location. When our colleagues were about to leave, a second strike occurred. Serhiy Smolyak died on the spot. Four more medics were injured as a result of this attack: two paramedics and two dispatch nurses,” — says

Mykola Blyzniuk, Deputy Director of the Center for Emergency Medical Assistance and Disaster Medicine.

Serhiy's colleagues are shocked by this loss, as they have lost a high-class specialist who always worked with a smile, despite the circumstances, and was ready to help at any moment. Four of his colleagues also suffered injuries.

“Serhiy Mykolayovych worked with us for three years. He never once refused a call. And this time, as the team leader of the medics, he immediately responded to the call because he was the soul of the team, and the Russians cowardly killed him,” — adds

Mykola Blyzniuk.

A true family man: life after moving from Nova Kakhovka

Serhiy Smolyak was an honest man and a true family man. After the war began, he moved from Nova Kakhovka to Kyiv. In his family, there is also a doctor – his wife, who works in medicine.

“The deceased left behind a son and two granddaughters. He adored them. As soon as his shift ended, he quickly got ready and ran to them. His grandchildren were his hobby. He loved them very much and always worried about them. One could say that his two granddaughters were the meaning of his life,” — notes

Mykola Blyzniuk.

30 years of service: loss of a high-class specialist

Serhiy's total service was 30 years. He graduated from medical college with honors and worked as a senior dispatch paramedic in Nova Kakhovka, holding the higher category.

“Serhiy Mykolayovych loved his job very much; over the years in emergency medical services, he helped and saved more than one life. It hurts a lot that he so tragically passed away — for us, this is a huge loss,” — say his colleagues.

The tragic death of Serhiy Smolyak was a heavy loss not only for his family but also for the medical community, which is now trying to recover from this shock. His dedication to the profession and willingness to help people will be remembered by those who knew him. Serhiy became a symbol of courage and dignity at a time when medics carry out their mission at the risk of their own lives.