Journalist from Luhansk Andriy Buchak killed at the front.

Journalist Andriy Buchak killed at the front

Journalist from Luhansk Andriy Buchak was killed in the Armed Forces of Ukraine; he was 42 years old, reported the Institute of Mass Information (IMI).

According to the 'Povernys' portal, Andriy Buchak went missing on August 13, 2024, not far from the village of Vodiane, located in Donetsk region. He previously worked for the Luhansk advertising and information newspaper 'Kurier' and participated in the Luhansk Maidan. After the war began in 2014, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Forever 42. You left so early. Beloved husband, loyal friend, always ready to help, cheerful, a bit of a romantic, dreamed, enjoyed life, loved to travel. A true patriot, loved Ukraine and fought for its freedom. You will always be in my heart. Your will and spirit made me strong. I will try to live for both of us, no matter how hard it is. Heroes do not die!”, wrote his wife Elena.

Andriy Buchak used the nickname 'Andriy Luhansky' on social media, and in the army, his call sign was 'Luhansk'. He became the 93rd journalist killed due to Russian aggression.