Yulia Mykytenko
Yulia Mykytenko is a dedicated lieutenant in the Ukrainian army, known for her resilience and strategic leadership during the ongoing war. As a member of the Hellish Hornets platoon, she has navigated the challenges of combat and has become a vocal advocate for Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic values, often sharing her insights and experiences through poetry and social media.
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Recent news mentions
Yulia Mykytenko commands a 25-strong drone unit amid the 'fortress cities' of Donetsk, which Russia has been unable to conquer.
‘My comrades are struggling and freezing and dying.’ Exhaustion is sapping Ukraine’s spirit – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Ukrainian army lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko is among the additional conference speakers.
Tsai Ing-wen to speak at Berlin Freedom Conference
Taiwan· 2025-11-05
Lieut Yulia Mykytenko alerted the company medic about the wounded soldiers.
‘We are doing everything to ensure you see war only on your TV screens’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight for Ukraine is highlighted in the article.
It may be extortionate, but I’d rather share our resources with US than Russia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s fight for Ukraine is highlighted in the article.
I think Putin is testing Trump, to see how far he can go and how many advantages he can get – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Yulia Mykytenko writes about the despair felt by her compatriots due to Trump’s warmth towards Vladimir Putin.
The reshaping of America’s relationships with allies and adversaries – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Yulia Mykytenko is a lieutenant fighting for Ukraine.
‘Denys was skinny and muscular, with fair hair and blue-grey eyes. He was killed near Donetsk in February’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
