🕯️ With deep sadness, we learned of the loss among our “military penguins” — Antarctic specialists who stood up to defend Ukraine.
On June 7, the heart of Valerii Semeniuk, a member of three Ukrainian Antarctic expeditions, Captain of the Medical Service, and a military doctor, stopped beating while on duty in military hospital.
A participant of the 11th, 14th, and 18th Ukrainian Antarctic expeditions, Valerii was remembered by his fellow polar researchers as an honest, principled, and kind-hearted person who always supported others and helped young colleagues adapt to life in Antarctica.
Joined to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2022, he remained in service until his final moments.
The entire Antarctic community mourns this loss. Our deepest condolences go to his family, friends, colleagues, brothers-in-arms, and everyone who knew him.
Eternal memory and honor.
Honor to the fallen. 🇺🇦🕯️