Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to six service members, five posthumously

The decrees to that effect, dated October 19, have been published on the president's official website , Ukrinform reports. Under Decree No. 1050/2026, the title of Hero of Ukraine was awarded to Junior Sergeant Andrii Tkachuk. Under Decree No. 1051/2026, Junior Lieutenant Oles-Yulian Shcherba was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Decree No. 1052/2026 states that Captain Bohdan Khmil was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Under Decree No. 1053/2026, the president posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Major Yurii Voron. Under Decree No. 1054/2026, Lieutenant Colonel Valentyn Mukshynov was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Decree No.