Ihor Obolienskyi
Ukrainian soldier
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Ihor Heorhiiovych Obolienskyi (Ukrainian: Ігор Георгійович Оболєнський) is a Ukrainian soldier, colonel of the National Guard of Ukraine, a participant of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ihor Obolienskyi | |
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| Ігор Оболєнський | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Ihor Heorhiiovych Obolienskyi |
| Alma mater | Bohdan Khmelnytsky Military Institute of Missile Forces and Artillery |
| Nickname | Kornet (Корнет)[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch/service | National Guard of Ukraine |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Awards | Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky Order for Courage |
Biography
Graduated from the Bohdan Khmelnytsky Military Institute of Missile Forces and Artillery. Master's degree in law and agronomy. Worked in executive and managerial positions in business companies.[2]
He served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Omega Special Forces.[2] As of 2017, he was the commander of the 1st Battalion of the Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.[3][4]
From 20 March 2023, he has been the commander of the 13th Operational Brigade.[5]
On 15 April 2025, he was appointed the commander of the 2nd Khartia Corps.[6]
Awards
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd class (23 August 2024)[7]
- Order for Courage, 3rd class (13 October 2022)[8][9]