Stanislav Martyniuk
killed in the Russian missile strike
Stanislav Martyniuk, 12, tragically lost his life in a Russian missile strike on May 25, 2025, in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine. He, along with his siblings Tamara (8) and Roman (17), was killed when debris from a Russian cruise missile struck their home during an overnight aerial barrage at approximately 3 a.m. The missile's impact caused severe destruction, resulting in the immediate deaths of all three children as they slept.
The children's father, who sustained injuries in the attack, was released from the hospital to attend their funeral. Their mother remained hospitalized due to the severity of her injuries. The siblings were remembered as bright, polite, and helpful students, deeply mourned by their community and school.
Biography
Stanislav Martyniuk was a 12-year-old boy from Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine. He was tragically killed in a Russian missile strike on his home in May 2025. Remembered as a bright and kind child, Stanislav’s death deeply impacted his family and community amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Stanislav Martyniuk was a 12-year-old boy living in Korostyshiv, a city in the Zhytomyr region of northern Ukraine. He was one of three siblings in the Martyniuk family, including his younger sister Tamara and older brother Roman. Known by his teachers and friends as a polite, smart, and helpful child, Stanislav was regarded as a promising young student with a bright future ahead of him.
On a fateful night in May 2025, Stanislav’s life was tragically ended when a Russian cruise missile struck his family’s home during a night-time airstrike. The missile’s impact destroyed their home and killed Stanislav while he was asleep, along with his siblings. This devastating event was part of the larger ongoing war in Ukraine, which has resulted in widespread civilian casualties, especially among children.
Stanislav’s death brought profound sorrow to his family and the community of Korostyshiv. His funeral was attended by many who remembered him as a kind and talented boy whose life was cruelly cut short. His story symbolizes the tragic toll of the conflict on innocent children and serves as a reminder of the urgent need for peace.
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Funeral workers carried the coffins of Tamara Martyniuk, 8, Stanislav Martyniuk, 12, and Roman Martyniuk, 17, who were killed in a Russian strike on Sunday. The funeral ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine.1 yahoo.com Open source