The sergeant Viktor Klimchuk along with the call sign “Highlander” became the first warrior whose name was engraved on a temporary tombstone.
At the National Military Memorial Cemetery (NVMK) near KYIV, the first funeral of the recognized protector took place. This was announced the day before the institution’s press service.
“The first protector, whose name was cut to the National Military Memorial Cemetery, was Viktor Mikhailovich Klimchuk. On September 10, 2025, Ukraine took a step in history. Today, Ukraine’s protector took place in the territory of the National Military Memorial Cemetery,” the report said.
It has been mentioned that the sergeant Viktor Klimchuk along with the call sign “Highlander” became the first warrior whose name was cut off to a temporary tombstone. In the future, it will be in the Memorial Wall of Memory and immortal to the names of those who gave their lives for Ukraine.
Remember, on August 29, the first funeral took place at NVMK. President Vladimir Zelensky took part in the ceremony. That day, five unknown soldiers were buried. And in the first week, from the opening to the NVMK, the honorary explosion took place 27 unknown soldiers.
Currently, the construction of the first launch of the complex phase of the first stage was completed in the NVMK. In particular, 6 thousand areas are prepared (in total, up to 120-130 thousand places will be provided). Two columbaries were built, the parking lot was equipped, the engineering networks were laid, a road exchange and accessing the road.
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Source: korrespondent
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