Ukrainian colonel from Rivne region, Hryhoriy Hlushchak, is killed fighting occupying Russian forces

Hryhoriy Hlushchuk, a Ukrainian colonel, who headed the situation center's control hub, has been killed fighting invading Russian forces. He was 59 years old.

This was reported in the Oleksandriia rural territorial community - Espreso.West reports

The deceased was a professional soldier. He served in Afghanistan and was the commander of a motorized rifle company of the General Army of the Carpathian Military District.

By order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine dated November 16, 2018, he concluded a contract for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

"Another irreparable loss for the community and the family...Rest in peace...", - it is noted. 

Residents of the community are asked to meet the body of the deceased today, July 8, at 6:00 p.m. on Molodizhna and Lesya Ukrainka streets.

The funeral procession will take place on July 9 at 9:00 a.m.