Stories of the unbreakable. Lukashivka

2 April 2024 року у Чернігівському історичному музеї ім. VV. Museum meeting "History of the Indomitable" took place in Tarnovsky, timed to the second anniversary of the expulsion of Russian troops from the territory of Chernihiv region.

The war has been going on in Ukraine for the 11th year. Two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine from the north, assembly, half of the day. For every resident of Ukraine and Chernihiv Oblast, particular, it's time to experience "your war", gaining experience of survival in the conditions of war in the 21st century.

The active phase of hostilities in Chernihiv Oblast continued 42 days, with 24 February 6 April 2022 year, when the invaders were expelled from the territory of the region and control was established over the Chernihiv section of the state border of Ukraine.

Residents of the village came to the meeting. Lukashivka, which was badly damaged during the active phase of hostilities in Chernihiv Oblast. The village is located behind 15 km from the regional center, on the left bank of the Desna. It is part of Ivanovska OTG, lived on the territory of the settlement 470 жителів. Although after the start of the full-scale invasion, the population doubled. They were going from the city to their relatives, acquaintances, in hope, that it will be calmer here.

They defended the settlement, which was on the way to the complete encirclement of Chernigov, бійці 58 motorized infantry brigade, 21 of a separate rifle battalion and 1 separate tank brigade (2 tanks) – 100–150 people. The first shelling of Lukashivka took place in the evening 8 March, then the FG "Naporivske" suffered. 9 March, after powerful art training, the battle began at 7 in the morning, which lasted until 2 p.m. Але сили були не рівні, our military was forced to retreat. There were victims among Ukrainian soldiers, wounded and captured.

The village of Lukashivka was under occupation 21 day. He was released from the Armed Forces 30 March. There were also victims among civilians. There was in the village 400 houses, of them destroyed - 40, 200 - damaged. Although, obviously, that every bypass has suffered damage. FG "Naporivske" and "Rosa" were badly affected, destroyed architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century. Ascension Church, mutilated roads.

At the meeting, they talked about courage and mercy, mutual aid, love for one's land, faith in myself, dedication to one's work and boundless faith in Victory.

Deputy of the regional council, Hryhoriy Tkachenko, the head of FG "Naporivske" talked about the development of the economy before the full-scale invasion. About the consequences of the "Russian measure" for the enterprise and the village. Told about recovery, reconstruction and expansion of the enterprise.

Також, chief accountant of FG "Naporivske" Oksana Molyboga spoke. The occupiers took all the equipment from the enterprise, destroyed and mutilated paper documentation. All accounting records had to be restored. And the team successfully coped with this challenge.

Valentina Legeza's story about that was very emotional, how three tankers found shelter in her cellar 1 tank brigade, who did not have time to retreat with their comrades. Mrs. Valentina noted, that now she has five children. The rescued warriors maintain contact with the named mother.

Marina Denisevich, medical worker, told, how she had to give birth in the basement during the temporary occupation. Although Ms. Maryna had no experience, but she managed. The newborn girl was named Victoria.

During the meeting, photos of the village were shown. Lukashivka, made by museum employees during a working trip in March of this year. Також, those present watched a film about FG "Naporivske".

I will, Inna Chernysh, co-owner and chief technologist of the enterprise for the production of craft cheeses "Cheese place" spoke at the meeting. Cheeses are made from the milk of Naporivske FG. The company is young, but is actively developing. A tasting was held for those present.

Lesya Svitlovska, head of the scientific exhibition department