The Sokal community has reported the loss of its native son, Oleksandr Voitanyk. The defender of Ukraine died on 6 November 2026 after lengthy service on the front line.
Oleksandr Voitanyk was born on 2 December 1982 in the town of Sokal. He studied at Sokal School No. 5 and, after graduating, continued his education at the Sokal Vocational Lyceum.
On 13 October 2023 he was mobilised into the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served in military unit 9938, as part of the 3rd Border Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The soldier carried out combat missions in the Sumy and Kupiansk sectors and was wounded twice during his service.
According to the Sokal City Council, on 6 November 2026 the serviceman's heart stopped. The community stresses that he stepped up to defend Ukraine at an extremely difficult time for the state, conscientiously fulfilled his duty and endured the severe trials of war.
The Sokal City Council extended its condolences to the family, relatives, friends and comrades-in-arms of Oleksandr Voitanyk, noting that the memory of him will forever remain part of the community's history. They have promised to provide additional information on the time for the return of the soldier's body and the funeral service.