Farewell to the teenagers in Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia, February 7, 2026. A video of the funeral for 18-year-olds Sofia Osadcha and Stepan Shtyk, who were killed on February 3 as a result of enemy shelling: the funeral ceremony, loved ones carrying flowers and weeping. Interviews: Olga Slyshchenko—Sofia’s classmate, Ksenia Osadcha—Sofia’s sister, Matviy—Stepan’s friend.

Background: On February 3, Russian forces once again struck Zaporizhzhia with drones. The attack hit a crowded area. As a result of the shelling, 12 people were wounded, including three children: two boys aged 11 and 12 and a 16-year-old girl. Two people were killed. They were a couple, 18-year-old teenagers Sofia Osadcha and Stepan Shchyk.