Heroes of Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier, Vitally Skakun is hailed as a hero after sacrificing his life to blow up the Henichesky Bridge.
Vitally Skakun sacrificed his life to blow up the Heinchesky Bridge near Kyiv, in an attempt to block the passage of Russian soldiers.
Faced with a column of Russian tanks advancing towards the bridge, a decision was made to destroy it using mines.
However, Skakun didn't have enough time to leave the area and detonate the mines remotely, so he contacted his battalion to let them know that he would do it from where he was.
Shortly afterwards, an explosion was heard - successfully destroying the bridge but also killing Skakun.
A social media post from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said: "His heroic deed significantly slowed the advance of the enemy, which allowed the unit to redeploy and organise the defence" and that he would be nominated for a national award.
Vitaly Skakun is hailed as a hero after sacrificing his life to blow up the Henichesky Bridge.