Ukraine mourns 'collector of souls' Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
NPRSaturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers — including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers — including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Ukraine and Oleksiy Yukov.
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What happened
Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers — including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Ukraine and Oleksiy Yukov.
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