The Sokalska community has received sad news — Oleh Bohdanovych Merko, a resident of Knyazhe village and a participant in combat operations during the Russian-Ukrainian war, has passed away. He was born on June 24, 1991.
He was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 14, 2023. The serviceman carried out combat missions in some of the most intense frontline areas and directly participated in hostilities. On August 23, 2023, he was wounded.
After a long period of treatment and struggling with the consequences of his injuries, his health deteriorated, and he passed away on January 24, 2026.
Oleh Merko will be remembered by the community as a defender of Ukraine who sacrificed his health for the country’s freedom and independence.
The Sokalska City Council extends its sincere condolences to his family — his wife, daughters, parents, brother, and sisters. Eternal memory to the Defender.