In the space of the exhibition ...beyond the borders of our native land”, Sergeant Volodymyr Sachuk (call sign “Sych”), of the materiel support company of the strike unmanned aerial vehicle complexes company of the unmanned systems battalion of the 101st Brigade for the Protection of the General Staff named after Colonel-General Henadii Vorobiov, shared his combat path. The meeting was moderated by the Museum’s researcher Serhii Siryi.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Director General of the War Museum Oleh Kucheriavyi emphasized: “Ukrainian defenders stand guard over freedom and independence every day, and it is their courage and self-sacrifice that shape our common aspiration for a dignified and peaceful future.”
Volodymyr is a native of Zhytomyr region. After graduating from Budychany School, he obtained the profession of technician-electromechanic and completed compulsory military service in the Naval Forces. In civilian life, he worked for a long time in the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, from which he retired to the reserve in 2010 with the rank of police major. He then gained diverse civilian experience in security, auditing, and economic analysis.
After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Volodymyr joined the Defense Forces and became the chief sergeant of the electronic reconnaissance platoon of the reconnaissance company of the 101st Separate Brigade. Since then, he has served continuously on various fronts: from Donetsk region to the north of Kharkiv region.
For conscientious service and courage, Sergeant Volodymyr Sachuk has been awarded decorations from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – twice the “Golden Cross”, with an additional “Branch of Golden Oak Leaves” upon the second award. He also received the “Brave Heart” distinction from the commander of the Kharkiv Operational-Tactical Group.
During the meeting, the defender transferred personal artifacts to the Museum’s collection that were with him in the hottest moments: a medical pouch, a chest name badge “Sych”, drawings and letters from students of his native Budychany Gymnasium, a letter of gratitude from volunteers. Also transferred were captured materials from Russian occupiers: a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, a motivational patch, documents, and a portable radio.
We are grateful to Volodymyr for his sincerity, service, and trust, and also for the fact that his story has enriched the living memory of the War Museum.
