Kostiantyn KUZMENKO

Kostiantyn was born in Kramatorsk and later moved with his parents to Sloviansk. He graduated from the Sloviansk Vocational College of Transport Infrastructure and the Eastern Ukrainian National University named after Volodymyr Dahl. He worked on the railway for 17 years, serving as an assistant train driver in the suburban passenger transport service (RPC Lyman).

On October 29, 2019, Kostiantyn joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine to serve under contract. He was a machine gunner and later a senior technician in a company within the 30th Mechanized Brigade named after Kostiantyn Ostrozhskiy.

36-year-old Senior Soldier Kostiantyn Kuzmenko was killed on March 25, 2022, in Bakhmut, Donetsk region.

Personal qualities and service: Comrades recall that Kostiantyn selflessly and bravely defended our land, diligently fulfilling his duties. He could repair weapons and get any equipment back on its wheels. He was a first-class specialist and technical expert, providing advice to his comrades. Kostiantyn was an optimist, always smiling and friendly. Friends remember that he loved sports and adventure, and he owned a motorcycle.

His wife shares: “My husband loved his family and his daughters very much. He wanted the best for them, dreamed of visiting all the beautiful cities in our country, and showing his daughters how beautiful our Ukraine is.” He was always cheerful, had a sense of humor, and uplifted everyone’s spirits. His youngest daughter was only four months old when he passed away, but he managed to see his newborn little girl.

He was posthumously awarded the Order of Courage III class.

Kostiantyn is survived by his wife and two daughters (one from a previous marriage).

The team of the suburban passenger transport service (RPC Lyman) of the regional branch of "Donetsk Railway" JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" deeply mourns the loss of their colleague, Kostiantyn Kuzmenko. We are proud of his bravery in Bakhmut, his love for his daughters, and his optimism. His dreams of a free Ukraine and his joyful spirit will live on forever in our hearts. Eternal glory to the Hero!