President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Polskyi (call sign Teacher), commander of an assault company of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2.
After successfully completing a combat mission in the Derhachi–Kozacha Lopan area of the Kharkiv region, two Ukrainian warriors came under attack by enemy drones and sustained serious injuries. To evacuate them, their brothers-in-arms sent a ground robotic system. But when the defenders were ready to be evacuated, the occupiers attacked them with an FPV drone and disabled the unmanned ground vehicle. The wounded warriors were left in an open area, where they could be attacked again at any moment. Without losing time, assault company commander Vladyslav Polskyi decided to go for them himself. He drove both warriors out of the battlefield, saving their lives.
The Head of State highlighted Vladyslav Polskyi’s heroism, his swift and courageous response in a combat situation, and his rescue of the lives of our warriors.
“This undoubtedly heroic event took place on August 15 – Vladyslav used a pickup truck to rescue two guys from an area within range of Russian drones. An outstanding story. Great courage. And an example of a commander’s action worth following. People must be taken care of. Thank you, Vladyslav!” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.