Lost Soviet war hero Captain Rybalko finally identified after decades in unmarked grave
An unmarked grave in Vozdvizhenka Cemetery has been identified as belonging to Captain Ivan Afanasyevich Rybalko, a Soviet fighter pilot and Korean War hero. Researchers from the Aviapoisk search organisation uncovered the site after years of careful investigation. Born in Ukraine in 1923, Rybalko joined the Red Army in 1941 and fought in World War II as part of the 863rd Fighter Aviation Regiment. He later transferred to the 523rd Fighter Aviation Regiment and deployed to Korea, where he downed two U.S. jets—one on 23 October 1951 and another on 16 January 1952. His bravery earned him two Orders of the Red Banner, along with medals for combat merit and the victory over Germany. The identification of Rybalko’s grave brings closure to decades of anonymity. His restored resting place will feature among other marked military graves in Vozdvizhenka Cemetery. The project continues to preserve the memory of those who served in past conflicts.
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