Serhii Zaitsev: patriot, warrior, hero
“…a true patriot of Ukraine, a brave warrior, honest and sincere, cheerful, a person always ready to help friends. He rushed to live this life to the fullest, but it was cut short quickly… You will always be a great example for us to follow,” wrote his wife about our fallen warrior Serhii Zaitsev.
Life Path and Service
Serhii was born in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region. He participated in the ATO/OSS. During the full-scale war he held the position of combat group commander of the 4th assault unit of the Separate Special Purpose Unit “Omega.”
Awards and Honors
- He was awarded the Order of Courage, 3rd class, and a personal weapon.
- Posthumously, he was given the rank of captain and awarded the Order of Courage, 2nd class.
He died on August 2, 2023, near the village of Blahodatne in Donetsk region. He was 30 years old. The Hero was buried at Mars Field.
Lviv Regional State Administration, together with the Memorial Platform for Heroes, commemorates the fallen defenders from the Lviv region.