Oleg KHODAK

Oleg Viktorovych was born on October 28, 1971, in the city of Koziatyn, Vinnytsia region. He graduated from Koziatyn Secondary School No. 1. He obtained vocational education at Vocational Technical School No. 17 in Koziatyn, where he specialized as an assistant locomotive driver and a repairman for electric locomotives.

He dedicated almost his entire working life to the "Koziatyn Locomotive Depot." He was a true master of his craft, a diligent and responsible worker who ensured the safe movement of trains and was a reliable support for the entire team. His professionalism, dedication to work, and humanity earned him deep respect from colleagues and friends.

After the onset of the full-scale invasion, on March 31, 2023, Oleg took up arms to defend Ukraine.

On May 20, 2023, while performing combat missions in Donetsk region (near the city of Chasiv Yar, close to the village of Bohdanivka), the life of the brave railway soldier was tragically cut short.

He is survived by his dearest ones:

Wife – Hanna

Daughter – Olena

The railway community mourns the irreparable loss. We bow our heads in deep sorrow before the heroism of our colleague.

The bright memory of the courageous driver, faithful defender of Ukraine, and good person will forever live in our hearts.

Eternal memory and honor to our Hero!