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.

Vladyslav Rykov
Владислав Риков
Born(1993-06-07)7 June 1993
Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Died7 February 2024(2024-02-07) (aged 30)
Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Service / branch Ukrainian Air Force
Unit299th Tactical Aviation Brigade
Battles / wars

Biography

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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

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  • 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]

References

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  1. ^ "One of the best Su-25 pilots: Story of life and heroic peril of Vladyslav Rykov – photo". Ukrainska Pravda. Retrieved 11 February 2024. Vladyslav Rykov, a 30-year-old from Luhansk Oblast who became one of the best Su-25 ground attack jet pilots and kept the Russian occupiers at bay,
  2. ^ a b Захищаючи Україну, загинув льотчик-штурмовик Владислав Риков
  3. ^ Decree of the President of Ukraine from 10 June 2022 year № 405/2022 «Про відзначення державними нагородами України» (in Ukrainian)
  4. ^ Decree of the President of Ukraine from 18 May 2022 year № 348/2022 «Про відзначення державними нагородами України» (in Ukrainian)
  5. ^ Decree of the President of Ukraine from 2 May 2022 year № 292/2017 «Про відзначення державними нагородами України» (in Ukrainian)