A Russian drone killed medic Oleksandra “Mike” Mulkevych one day before the end of her rotation.
Oleksandra Mulkevych was killed on 14 August 2024 near the village Bilyi Kolodiaz in Kharkiv Oblast.
Yana Zinkevych reported that her vehicle was struck by an enemy FPV Drone as she and comrades finished their final day of rotating, just one day before returning home.
Serhii Bolivin, the chief of Kharkiv’s police, declared that two medics had been killed. The explosion from the Russian drone hit a civilian car traveling in the same directions. The three passengers were injured and evacuated immediately.
Oleksandra, also known as “Mike,” had a profound effect on those who served alongside her. Her fellow Hospitallers remember her for her strong character.
Her colleagues described her as a versatile, reliable figure in the battalion. Her ability to create an atmosphere of positivity and her willingness to help stood out to her colleagues. One Hospitaller remembered how quickly they became close friends while working on adjacent crews and noted her skills and abilities as a team leader, combat medic and driver.
Mike’s supportive attitude was evident during her service. She was a great role model for newcomers and was always ready to inspire and support those around her.
Her influence went beyond her immediate actions and challenged perceptions of gender roles during conflict. One Hospitaller remarked that her presence made outdated notions like “women have no role in war” disappear completely.
Maksym, Oleksandra’s husband, announced that she had written a farewell note in case she died on the frontline. He read it at her funeral in Kyiv, and then posted it on Facebook. Ukrainians shared it widely.
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