Stanislav Yu. Zhylenko

29-year-old soldier Stanislav Zhylenko (call sign Stus) died on March 27, 2024 near the village of Orlivka in Donetsk region as a result of a hit by an enemy drone. The defender was born in the village of Ternivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He lived in the city of Dnipro. He obtained a higher economic education at the Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology. After graduating, he worked as a bartender for some time, and later as the production manager at LLC "Richmen Group". From childhood, he was very active and professionally engaged in sports, including boxing, cycling, and snowboarding. From the first days of the full-scale war, he joined the volunteer formation of the city of Dnipro, created by the veterans of the "Azov" regiment. There he underwent training. In December 2022, he joined the ranks of the newly formed 3rd separate assault brigade. He held the position of a rifleman-medic in the 2nd platoon of the anti-tank missile systems company of the anti-tank battalion. For his service, Stanislav was awarded the "Golden Cross" badge, the "For Wound" distinction, and the Order of Courage III degree (posthumously). "Stus was a courageous and worthy son of his parents, a man with incredibly kind and deep eyes, with a strong spirit and a sensitive soul, who defended our country from the first days of the war and was in the hottest spots of its resistance. Fair and honest, with a special sense of humor and approach to life. Forever in our hearts, forever in the ranks," said the warrior's beloved girlfriend Anastasia. The defender was buried in his native village. Stanislav is survived by his parents, relatives, and his beloved girlfriend.