Oleksandr V. Shushkov (Shusha)

21-year-old sapper Oleksandr Shushkov (call sign Shusha) was killed on September 26, 2022. The soldier sustained a gunshot wound in battle near the village of Zelenaya Dolina in the Donetsk region. Oleksandr was evacuated to the hospital, but two hours later, his heart stopped. Oleksandr was born in the city of Kamianets-Podilskyi in the Khmelnytskyi region. He stu at the local school No. 10. He then graduated from the Kamianets-Podilskyi Industrial College with a degree in "Installation and Operation of Electrical Equipment for Enterprises and Civil Structures." Later, he continued his studies at the Kamianets-Podilskyi Tax College, specializing in "Finance, Banking, and Insurance." He loved spending time with friends, riding his bicycle, and relaxing in nature. He was interested in computer technologies. was killed During the full-scale war, Oleksandr held the position of sapper in the engineering sapper division of the engineering sapper platoon of the 321st Separate Engineer Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He carried out combat missions on the front line. He sincerely believed in Ukraine's victory. However, he was not destined to live to see it. was killed "Sasha was kind, bright, always smiling, like the sun; he was a loving son and grandson. Determined, brave, smart, he had a true masculine character, was self-confident, and responsible. He could always be relied upon. Caring, sociable, the life of the party, he was a true warrior, a man of his word, a man of courage, a model of resilience and strength of spirit. He was incredible. Sincere, loving, positive, and cheerful. He had many plans and dreams, set goals, and achieved them. He was always decisive, always supported and helped everyone," said the fiancée of the fallen soldier. The young warrior was buried in the Alley of Glory at the city cemetery in Kamianets-Podilskyi. was killed Oleksandr is survived by his parents, grandmother, and fiancée. Posthumously, the soldier was awarded the Order of "For Courage" of the III degree. Oleksandr Shushkov was also granted the title of "Honorary Citizen of Kamianets-Podilskyi."