Ukrainian military pilot (1993–2024)
Vladyslav Mykolaiovych Rykov (Ukrainian: Владислав Миколайович Риков; 7 June 1993[1] – 7 February 2024) was a Ukrainian military pilot of the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force. He was killed in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Awardee of the Order for Courage.
Biography
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he served in the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade and participated in 385 sorties.[2]
Rykov died during a combat mission on 7 February 2024.[2] He was 30.
Awards
- First-degree Order for Courage (10 June 2022) for personal courage and selfless actions shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.[3]
- Second-degree Order for Courage (18 May 2022) for personal courage and selfless actions shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.[4]
- Third-degree Order for Courage (2 May 2022) for personal courage and selfless actions shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.[5]
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