Viktor V. Levkulich (Shaman)

Soldier Viktor Levkulich (call sign Shaman) was killed on October 24, 2023 near the village of Verbove in the Zaporizhia region. While performing his duties, he sustained fatal injuries as a result of a hostile drone attack. Two days before this, the warrior turned 37 years old. Viktor was a native of the village of Vynohradivka in the Kirovohrad region. He lived with his family in the city of Kropyvnytskyi. He graduated from the Central Ukrainian National Technical University, obtaining a degree in civil engineering and real estate appraisal management. He worked as a plant operator at the Prydniprovsk oil extraction plant. He was passionate about tourism, loved to travel, and was involved in weightlifting. In December 2022, the man joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He fought as part of the 82nd Separate Airmobile Brigade. He held the position of radio operator-electrician. "He was brave, friendly, open, a reliable friend and colleague, respected by his colleagues," said the wife of the deceased, Alona. Viktor was buried in the Alley of Glory of the Far Eastern Cemetery in Kropyvnytskyi. He is survived by his mother, wife, and son.