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35-year-old actor Oleksiy Khilsky killed in Russia-Ukraine war 

19 August, 2023 Saturday
16:36

The 35-year-old Ukrainian actor Oleksiy Khilsky was killed in the Russian-Ukrainian war. He was wounded twice, but after treatment and recovery, he returned to the front again

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This was reported by his wife Nadia Khilska.

"I am writing this, but I cannot fully believe it myself. Oleksiy is dead," the wife wrote.

According to her, Oleksiy died while performing a combat mission.

"He was the best man I know. The kindest! The most handsome! The most talented! He did everything he did with passion. And what a thirst for life he had! He loved life so much!" she wrote.

Oleksiy served in the 46th Detached Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Forces as a platoon sergeant in a reconnaissance company. He participated in the offensive in Kherson, defended Bakhmut and Soledar.

A warrior and actor, Oleksiy Khilsky is known for his roles in the TV series On Your Side, The Hen, The Serf, Doctor Kovalchuk, Opera on Call, A Riddle for Anna and others.

Oleksiy was wounded twice, but after treatment and recovery, he returned to the front again.

On November 14, Oleksiy would have turned 36 years old. He dreamed of victory and returning to his profession. The actor is survived by his wife and daughter.

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