Farewell to Maksym Zaychuk and Viktor Lozonyuk will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at 10:00 AM in Independence Square in Rivne. The fallen soldiers will be buried at the Alley of Heroes in Rivne.
This is reported by Rivne24
Maksym Zaychuk was born on January 10, 1985, in the city of Rozdilna, Odesa region. After moving to Rivne, he initially studied at school number 19 and later at school number 20.
After completing his secondary education, Maksym served in the army and then worked as a builder, constructing cottages in the new neighborhoods of the city.
In 2015, he defended Ukraine during the anti-terrorist operation. With the onset of the full-scale invasion, he voluntarily joined the National Guard. According to his sister, Maksym never complained about his service, understanding his responsibility to his family and homeland.
Maksym was an avid athlete, practicing judo and boxing. He loved reading and watching educational programs about nature. He was a reliable friend and support for his fiancée, with whom he planned to marry after returning from the war.
Unfortunately, the 39-year-old soldier was killed as a result of artillery shelling in Donetsk region. Since June 15, 2024, Maksym had been considered missing, and recently DNA testing confirmed his death.
Viktor Lozonyuk was born on February 26, 1975, in Belarus, but moved to Rivne with his family just a month later. He studied at school number 8 and at an agricultural technical college.
After serving in the army, Viktor enrolled at the National University of Water Management and Nature Management. He worked as an art historian at an art factory and later at local private firms.
Even before the war, Viktor was a support for his parents, helping them with household chores. He had many friends and was known for his sociability and ability to bring people together. In the early days of the full-scale invasion, he voluntarily joined the military. According to his mother, Viktor rarely disclosed details about his service but reassured his family, assuring them that he was doing well.
Unfortunately, the 49-year-old Viktor was killed on February 14, 2025, while carrying out a combat mission in Donetsk region. He is survived by his mother, wife, and two children.