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Coverage dated August 8, 2026

Ukraine honors its 'collector of souls' killed while recovering the war dead

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Ukrainians have gathered in Kyiv to honor Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent more than two decades recovering bodies throughout the war.

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  1. WMUR

    Ukraine honors its 'collector of souls' killed while recovering the war dead (opens WMUR)

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    Ukrainians have gathered in Kyiv to honor Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent more than two decades recovering bodies throughout the war.

  2. KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK

    Ukraine mourns “collector of souls” Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead (opens KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK)

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    Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers – including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine. (Image credit: Roman PILIPEY)

  3. Jonesboro Sun

    Ukraine honors its 'collector of souls' volunteer killed while recovering the war dead (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Ukrainians have gathered in Kyiv to honor Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer who spent more than two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers and civilians killed by war. The 40-year-old died on Wednesday in a land mine explosion during a recovery…

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