Official of Druzhkivka City Council killed in Russian drone strike on Kramatorsk

Death of the head of the communal department

On 2 November, Oleksiy Kovalov was killed as a result of the use of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle. The man held a position in the housing and communal services department of the Druzhkivka City Council. The tragedy unfolded on the territory of Kramatorsk.

Professional path and duties

Oleksiy Kovalov was born in Druzhkivka, where he worked within the structure of the city council for more than 13 years. His key duties included ensuring the city's functionality, coordinating the actions of communal enterprises, and organising the restoration of damaged infrastructure.

Recognition of professionalism

For his long-term work and contribution to the field of communal services, Oleksiy Kovalov was awarded distinctions by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Donetsk Regional State Administration.