Fire and rescue unit driver Oleksandr Yehorychev was killed during a second Russian strike on Synelnykove district. PHOTO

On 24 October, master sergeant of the Civil Protection Service Oleksandr Yehorychev, a driver of the 37th State Fire and Rescue Unit, died while fighting a fire in the Synelnykove district.

This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press centre of the State Emergency Service.

While extinguishing a fire caused by a Russian drone strike, he came under repeated rocket fire and was seriously injured.

"Oleksandr was dedicated to his job, a true professional and a reliable comrade. His courage and self-sacrifice will forever remain an example," the SES said.