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UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Vladyslav Polskyi awarded Hero of Ukraine after rescue
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Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi, a former science teacher, raced through a mine- and drone-riddled “kill zone” to reach two wounded fighters stranded on the battlefield. The 29-year-old, who was watching them from a command post about 15 km away, was later awarded Ukraine’s highest military honour, Hero of Ukraine.
WHO: Vladyslav Polskyi
WHAT: Vladyslav Polskyi received the Hero of Ukraine award for a battlefield rescue attempt involving wounded fighters.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Northern Ukraine
WHY: He acted to save two wounded fighters stranded on the battlefield, including one immobilized by a Russian strike.
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