Fought as a drone operator in the Third Assault Brigade. Let’s remember Yevhen Filov.

Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today, we will commemorate Yevhen Filov.

Junior Sergeant Yevhen Filov, or Filya, died at the age of 23 on March 8, 2024, during a combat mission in the Avdiivka direction of Donetsk. The enemy artillery shelling resulted in his death. This was reported by

Glavkom

citing the Memorial of Heroes.

Life and Service

Yevhen was born in the village of Velyka Lepetykha in the Kherson region. He graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports of Kherson State University. In the summer of 2023, he joined the first mechanized battalion, where he worked as an operator of unmanned aerial vehicles. After being injured in his left shoulder in January 2023 and undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, he returned to the front.

Yevhen was awarded the 'Steel Cross' and the 'War Veteran' honors, and posthumously, he was awarded the order 'For Courage' of the 3rd degree.

Life Outside Service

The man was buried at the Western Cemetery in Odesa after his death at the front near Avdiivka. His memory lives on in the hearts of his beloved, relatives, and friends.

Glavkom

joined in a moment of silence honoring the memory of all who died in the war. This nationwide moment of silence is dedicated to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Ukraine.

Remembering the feat and tragic death of Yevhen Filov reminds us that our contemporaries are undergoing severe trials at the front, protecting the peace and independence of Ukraine. The memory of soldiers who gave their lives for the future of the country remains an important part of the modern history of the nation.