Fourth anniversary: Irpin and Borodianka honored police officers Serhiy Blyzniuk and Yuriy Chabakh
In cities that have become symbols of resistance, colleagues and the community gathered to honor the memory of fallen law-enforcement officers — a minute of silence at memorial plaques and a reminder of the importance of restoring security.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Commemorations on the ground
On the day of the fourth anniversary of the deaths of police officers Serhiy Blyzniuk and Yurii Chabakh, mourning events were held in Irpin and Borodianka. Colleagues and the local community bowed their heads in a minute of silence and laid flowers at memorial plaques.
Why this matters
These localities, which became among the most visible symbols of resistance and destruction at the start of the full-scale invasion, preserve not only the memory of losses but also experience in restoring security. The tributes underscore the role of law enforcement in reestablishing order and trust in institutions: behind every person who died are families, communities, and the long work of rebuilding normal life.
"The names of our colleagues are forever written into the history of the service. Their courage and dedication are an example to each of us"
— Roman Mykytenko, deputy head of the Bucha Police Department
Summary
The memory of Serhiy Blyzniuk and Yurii Chabakh is not merely a ritual. It is a signal of the need for systemic support for the families of the fallen, of the role of a professional police force in restoring security, and of the long-term work of rebuilding communities. Whether these commemorations will turn into concrete steps of support and institutional strengthening depends on the response of the state and the local community.
