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Couple Killed by Drones While Fleeing Ukraine Conflict

2/4/2026

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Valerii Klochkov and Valentyna Klochkov were killed by Russian drones while fleeing the occupied village of Hrabovske, Ukraine, on January 27.
A drone struck Valentyna during the escape, prompting Valerii Klochkov to carry her on a sled toward Ukrainian troops.
Another drone detonated, killing both Klochkovs.
Their sister, Oksana Zyma, described them as kind and loving.
A Ukrainian police officer coordinated a rescue, but the couple remained unrecovered in the snow.

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Valerii Klochkov and Valentyna Klochkov were killed by Russian drones while fleeing the occupied village of Hrabovske, Ukraine, on January 27.
A drone struck Valentyna during the escape, prompting Valerii Klochkov to carry her on a sled toward Ukrainian troops.
Another drone detonated, killing both Klochkovs.
Their sister, Oksana Zyma, described them as kind and loving.
A Ukrainian police officer coordinated a rescue, but the couple remained unrecovered in the snow.