In Zhovkva, the memory of fallen defender of Ukraine Pavlo Linkevych was honoured by unveiling a memorial plaque in his name on the facade of the building on Lvivska Street where he lived with his family.
Pavlo Linkevych was 37 years old. In March 2022, he voluntarily joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served as a rifleman in the assault company of the 710th Separate Security Brigade of the State Special Transport Service.
The serviceman was killed on 2 March 2024 while carrying out a combat mission in the settlement of Ivanivske in Donetsk region.
Posthumously, Pavlo Linkevych was decorated with state awards. In June 2024, by Decree of the President of Ukraine, he was awarded the Order “For Courage” III class, and in August 2025, the Order “Cross of the Hero”.
Information about the unveiling of the memorial plaque was published by the Lviv District State Administration and the Zhovkva City Council.