The Sarny community has lost another hero
This is reported by Rivne24
The sad news was reported by the Sarny City Council:
– Unfortunately, the death of our fellow countryman, a resident of the village of Buteiky — 45-year-old soldier Mykola Kovalенко, has been confirmed.
Since June 24, 2024, the defender had been considered missing in action while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region. On September 6, 2025, after conducting a DNA test, it became known that Mykola died as a true warrior, remaining faithful to his oath and his people until the very end.
In May 2024, Mykola was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, serving in the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade as a senior rifleman-operator of the jaeger unit.
In civilian life, he was a kind, sincere, and hardworking person. From childhood, he was accustomed to work, distinguished by his integrity, responsibility, and kindness. He worked as a builder, for which he was known and respected as a diligent and reliable man, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Mykola stood dignified at the front, enduring all the trials of war with resilience. He left behind a bright memory, an example of courage, bravery, and love for his homeland.
The farewell and burial will take place tomorrow, September 11.
The route of the funeral procession:
Departure from the city at 10:00:
Kostopil – Ivanivka – Velykhiv – V.Verbche – Buteiky
11:00 AM – farewell at home, 24 Zelenaya Street
12:00 PM – memorial service at the UOC church
1:00 PM – burial at the local cemetery.