Drone operator Viktor "Saba" Stelmakh posthumously awarded Hero of Ukraine title
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27 February, 11:46

Viktor “Saba” Stelmakh. Screenshot: video by Ukrainska Pravda
Junior Sergeant Viktor "Saba" Stelmakh, who became famous for being one of the best UAV operators in the 68th Brigade, has been posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
Source: decree on the website of the President’s Office
Quote: "For personal courage and heroism displayed in defence of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and selfless service to the Ukrainian people, I hereby decree:
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The title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of the Golden Star shall be awarded to Viktor Stelmakh, Junior Sergeant (posthumously)."
Background:
- Junior Sergeant Viktor Stelmakh, known as "Saba", who was considered one of the best UAV operators in his brigade, was killed in action on 18 October 2024.
- The warrior was killed on the Pokrovsk front.
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