Stanislav V. Diachenko

Dyachenko Stanislav Viktorovych was born on April 6, 1985, in the city of Kamianka, Cherkasy region. From a young age, he was fascinated by military affairs and dreamed of becoming an officer. After graduating from Kamianka Secondary School, Stanislav enrolled in the Mykolaiv Military Automobile College and successfully graduated in 2005. Stanislav continued to pursue his dream of becoming a defender of Ukraine. He joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, served in the air defense Bilocherkivskyi regiment, and later in law enforcement agencies. In 2006, Stanislav was appointed to the public order maintenance and train escort platoon at the "Taras Shevchenko" station of the linear management of the Odesa Railway. A physically fit police officer, he was serious about sports and participated in all competitions held within law enforcement agencies. At the same time, Stanislav improved himself and continuously raised his professional level. In 2014, he obtained higher education at the Academy of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and received a degree in "Automobile Transport." Stanislav was determined and responsible, always striving for his goals — this is how his colleagues described him. "Stanislav is a man of great character. There were various incidents during shifts, but I knew there was a reliable, friendly shoulder nearby. He was like a brother to me," says his friend Oleksandr. "I have known Stanislav for over 10 years. He was a person who did not wear masks; he was the same at home and at work. A person who kept his word, sociable, responsible. A kind, bright person who would always advise on how to do things right and support you in difficult times... I will miss him... Stanislav was the best," sadly recounts his friend and colleague Yaroslav. "Very calm, balanced, a good family man. He lived for his family, for Sonia, for Tymokha, for Yulia. He was a very sincere and kind person," adds family friend Victoria. While working in the police, Stanislav aspired to become a special forces operator. After passing through tough selection stages, he began serving as a fighter in the special police battalion of the National Police in Cherkasy region. In this unit, Stanislav established himself as a professional with the best results. Since 2014, the special forces operator participated in the ATO in the territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. The police officer was on missions in combat zones five times. Brave, battle-hardened, and seasoned in special operations, he successfully passed all stages of rigorous selection and in 2018 proudly began wearing the CORDA badge. In 2020, he started a family with his beloved girlfriend Yulia, and a year later, the young couple welcomed a mini-me — a son named Tymofiychik. In their happy marriage, the couple is also raising a daughter named Sofiyka. "It was a fateful meeting because we have known each other since childhood. After many years, we met again and decided never to part," says his wife Yulia. "At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Stanislav, without hesitation, stood up to defend the country. He just clenched his fists and said he had to endure it and protect everyone. He has that kind of character — once he sets a goal, there will be no excuses." The police lieutenant joined the special forces regiment of the National Police "Safari" and carried out tasks in the Zaporizhzhia region. On May 22, 2022, Stanislav was killed as a result of an air missile strike. For his personal courage and selfless actions demonstrated in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and loyalty to the military oath, Dyachenko Stanislav Viktorovych was posthumously awarded the Order of "For Courage" III degree.