A fighter of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, an athlete, and a soldier. Ihor Choshko was killed in the first days of the full-scale invasion while holding back the advance of Russian occupiers toward the capital.
Ihor was born in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region. From childhood, he practiced hand-to-hand combat, trained diligently, and earned numerous titles — becoming a multiple champion of Ukraine and the region in hand-to-hand combat and karate.
He completed his compulsory service in the Presidential Regiment. Recognized as a disciplined and capable serviceman, he was assigned to the “Bars” Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard.
During the Revolution of Dignity, Ihor was among its most active participants — he always felt injustice sharply and could never remain indifferent. He sustained a minor injury on the Maidan.
In 2015, he volunteered to go east, where he took part in the Anti-Terrorist Operation in Donetsk region, later serving another year under contract. For his courage, professionalism, and devotion to Ukraine, he was awarded the medals “For Dignity and Patriotism,” “Valor, Courage, Honor,” “In Unity Lies the Strength of the State,” “War Veteran,” and “ATO Participant.”
Ihor was the father of three sons — Vitalii, Volodymyr, and Nazar. To his children, he was a caring father and a true friend; to his wife Tetiana — a loving husband and steadfast support. To his family, he was a devoted son and brother. He worked as a granite artist and devoted all his free time to his loved ones.
When the full-scale invasion began, Ihor did not wait for a summons — he volunteered to defend his country.
“He chose the call sign ‘Cerberus’ himself,” his wife Tetiana recalls. “He fought for eleven days. The last time he called was on 6 March 2022. He sounded troubled and said he would be out of contact for a few days — it would be very ‘hot.’ ‘Tell everyone I love them’ — those were his last words.”
On 7 March 2022, Ihor Choshko was killed in battle near the village of Sloboda-Kukharska in Kyiv region. On 17 March, he was laid to rest on the Avenue of Glory at the city cemetery.
By Presidential Decree he was posthumously awarded the Order “For Courage,” Third Class. Ihor was also decorated with the medal “For the Defense of the Homeland.”
Eternal glory to the hero.