Russian soldier buried in Dnipropetrovsk region presented as fallen rescuer

Russian military personnel buried on Ukrainian territory

The burial of Alexander Kostiantynovych Olentchenko took place in the village of Domotkan in the Verkhnedniprovskia community of Dnipropetrovsk region. According to information published by the author of the original post and data from the Myrotvorets Centre, the deceased was a serviceman of the Russian Federation army. He was presented as a firefighter-rescuer who died while performing his official duties. The exact date of the ceremony, documents confirming the transport of the ashes, and the circumstances of organising the burial currently remain unknown.

Details from the Myrotvorets database

On 14 October 2026, a profile for Alexander Olentchenko, born on 16 September 1991, appeared in the Myrotvorets Centre database. It identifies him as a participant in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. It also records the fact that his cremated remains were buried in the village of Domotkan in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

According to the author of the publication, Olentchenko was born in the Republic of Mordovia and lived and was registered in Moscow and Penza. It is claimed in the materials that he served in the Russian Federation armed forces between 2017 and 2019.

Documents and photos confirming service

Among the provided materials are photographs of the man in military uniform with Russian symbols, dated 2018. A photo of a certificate in the name of Private Alexander Kostiantynovych Olentchenko for participation in the joint exercise "Zapad-2017" has also been published. The document lists military unit 98569. No independent verification of the authenticity of this certificate has been conducted.

In 2022–2023, Olentchenko worked as a firefighter in Moscow, according to the author of the post. A photograph marked "2023" shows people in protective gear near fire engines. One of the vehicles bears the inscription "Mosoblpozhspas", so the specific workplace and departmental affiliation require clarification.

The author of the publication also claims that Olentchenko served again in the Russian army in 2024–2026. The materials include an image of the man in camouflage marked "2025". However, the photo itself does not allow his rank, unit, or location to be established.

Discrepancies in data regarding death

There is a discrepancy in information regarding the date of death. The original post and the photographed grave plaque state 13 June 2026. In contrast, the Myrotvorets profile indicates 15 June and the location as temporarily occupied Donetsk, with a note "in the headquarters".

According to the Centre, Olentchenko's remains were identified by DNA, after which they were cremated. It is also stated there that the burial in Domotkan was organised by his father, Kostiantyn Olentchenko. The profile notes an address link to the village for both the deceased and his father. This may explain the choice of burial site, but no confirmed explanation from the family is currently available.

Transport route and open questions

According to the version presented by the author of the post, the father brought the ashes through Belarus and Poland, and the deceased was presented as a fallen rescuer. Documents confirming the transport route and such a presentation during the burial are absent from the provided materials.

Questions remain open regarding the date of the ceremony, the grounds for formalising the burial, and the awareness of its organisers about the deceased's biography. There is no position from local authorities, law enforcement, or the family in the provided materials.

We remind you that StopCor previously reported on the publication of a list of militants involved in the kidnapping and torture of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. That material mentioned the identification of 17 individuals based on testimonies and operational information. Olentchenko did not feature in that publication.