Bohdan P. Smirnov (Khasim)

Soldier Bohdan Smirnov (call sign Khasim) was killed on September 20, 2022, during an enemy assault near the village of Yatskivka in Donetsk region. The defender was 35 years old. Bohdan was born in the village of Dniprovokam'yanka in Dnipropetrovsk region. He graduated from the local high school. He enjoyed fishing. His relatives and friends remember him as always smiling, sincere, and kind. He dreamed of a peaceful future and made plans for life. was killed During the full-scale Russian invasion, Bohdan joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He fought against the occupiers as part of the 13th separate airborne assault battalion named after Hero of Ukraine Colonel Taras Senyuk. He held the position of a gunner. He carried out combat missions honorably and courageously alongside his comrades, but he did not live to see victory. "Bohdan was extraordinarily kind, sensitive, and always willing to help, deeply religious, and had many friends," said the deceased's sister, Oksana. was killed "Always cheerful, smiling. Just living and enjoying life. Heavenly Kingdom, eternal memory to my student. Condolences to the family," wrote Alla Derevyankina. was killed "He selflessly sacrificed himself and will forever remain in our hearts... On behalf of the entire community, the Verkhnodniprovsk City Council, and the executive committee, we express our deepest condolences to the family and share in the heavy pain of loss. Eternal and bright memory! Sincere condolences to the family! A bow to our warrior-defender!" noted the Verkhnodniprovsk community. was killed The paratrooper was buried in his native village. Bohdan is survived by his father and three sisters. He never got the chance to start his own family.