Farmer from Kherson region who cleared fields by himself was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine

A farmer from the Kherson region who cleared his fields of mines by himself was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Photo: Suspilne

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star to Oleksandr Hordiienko, a farmer from Kherson region who cleared fields of mines and shot down Russian drones on his own.

This is stated in the decree, which is published on the website of the President's Office, according to NikVesti.

«For civic courage, heroic service to the Ukrainian people, shown during the events related to the defence of the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine», the document says.

A farmer from the Kherson region who cleared the fields of mines by himself was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Screenshot from the website of the President's Office

Oleksandr Hordiienko was the head of the Kherson Regional Farmers' Association, a member of the regional council and the founder of a farm with a 30-year history. On 5 September, he was killed in the field when Russian soldiers attacked the car he was working in.

After the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region, the farmer was actively engaged in de-mining his own land. To protect his workers and equipment from Russian drones, he purchased electronic warfare systems and anti-drone guns.

As a reminder, the daughter filed an application to award Oleksandr Hordiienko the title of Hero of Ukraine. She said that her father personally cleared thousands of hectares of land of mines, removed more than five thousand mines and destroyed more than 200 Russian drones, saving lives and equipment. For his bravery and dedication, locals called him «Farmer Rambo».

As reported, Irish documentary filmmaker Kailin Robertson has made a film dedicated to the life and heroism of Oleksandr Hordiienko.