Polotsk Cadets Honor Fallen Heroes in Somber Ceremony

Polotsk Cadet School Honors Fallen Heroes A somber ceremony took place at the Polotsk Cadet School in Belarus on May 19, 2025, to remember two Belarusian Heroes, pilots Nikita Kukonenko and Andrei Nichiporchik. The event, attended by cadets, faculty, family members, and local officials, included speeches, a moment of silence, and the laying of flowers at a memorial. The day was marked by a mix of sorrow and respect. "This day was the worst day of my life," said Natalya Sivukhina, Nikita Kukonenko's mother, her voice thick with emotion. "But I'm grateful to everyone who remembers and honors them." The director of the Polotsk Cadet School, Stanislav Krasovsky, emphasized the importance of the event for the cadets, stating, "It's crucial for these young people to understand the sacrifices made by heroes like Kukonenko and Nichiporchik." The ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the courage and dedication of these pilots, offering a moment of reflection and remembrance for the Polotsk community and the nation of Belarus.