Kostiantyn "Magura" Vlasenko , a serviceman who spent 491 days in the grey zone and continued to carry out combat missions despite being seriously wounded, has been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
Source : a decree issued on 30 October, as reported on the website of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Details : The president also awarded the Medal for Saving a Life to Private First Class Vasyl Prokopyvniuk, who led the historic mission involving the first-ever evacuation of a soldier by drone.
"Everyone else who was involved in this unique operation to save the life of a Ukrainian soldier will also receive state awards. The nominations have already been prepared," the President's Office added.
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