About Serhii Kulchytskyi
Lived 1963 – 2014 (aged 50). Serhii Kulchytskyi was a Russian and Ukrainian military personnel and major general.
Death
Kulchytskyi was travelling with soldiers to the Mount Karachun base near Sloviansk when their MI-8 helicopter was shot down by pro-Russian separatists armed with anti-aircraft weapons. The Major-General, six other National Guardsmen, and six special forces of the Interior Ministry were all killed. At the time, he was the highest-ranking officer to be killed in action.
Funeral Kulchytskyi's funeral procession took place on 31 May, in the western city of Lviv at the Lychakiv Cemetery.
Awards Hero of Ukraine with the awarding of the «Golden Star» order (20 June 2014, posthumously). Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi 3rd class (20 August 2008). Order for Courage 3rd class (28 May, 1999).
Personal life Kulchytskyi was married with a son.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Serhii Kulchytskyi?
Ukrainian military figure
When was Serhii Kulchytskyi born?
Serhii Kulchytskyi was born on 17 December 1963 in Weimar.
When did Serhii Kulchytskyi die?
Serhii Kulchytskyi died on 29 May 2014 in Sloviansk.
What was Serhii Kulchytskyi's occupation?
Serhii Kulchytskyi was a military personnel and major general.
What nationality was Serhii Kulchytskyi?
Serhii Kulchytskyi was Russian and Ukrainian.
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