Young Kyiv couple killed in a fierce Russian airstrike hoped to start a family, mourners say
A young Kyiv couple, Maryna Homeniuk and Yurii Orlov, were killed in a Russian airstrike that destroyed their apartment building during one of the largest missile barrages of the war. Homeniuk, a 24-year-old English teacher, and Orlov, a 30-year-old floorball captain, had recently reunited in Ukraine and dreamed of starting a family. Friends and family mourned their loss, emphasizing their bright futures and deep connection.
- ▪Maryna Homeniuk and Yurii Orlov were among 24 people killed in a Russian cruise missile strike on an apartment building in Kyiv.
- ▪Homeniuk was a multilingual English teacher who spoke about 10 languages and had studied in the Czech Republic before returning to Ukraine.
- ▪Orlov captained the Kyiv Floorball Club and had a strong bond with Homeniuk despite their differing interests in sports and art.
- ▪The couple met on a dating app after Homeniuk returned to Ukraine in 2023 and had plans to build a life together.
- ▪Friends said they often discussed relocating due to frequent power outages in their neighborhood but could not afford to move.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onYoung Kyiv couple killed in a fierce Russian airstrike hoped to start a family, mourners sayMaryna Homeniuk fled Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion four years agoByVASILISA STEPANENKO Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 3:59 AM1:10Friends mourn over the coffin of Maryna Homeniuk, a 24-year old English teacher who was killed when Russian missile hit an apartment building killing 24, in Thursday massive missile attack, during farewell ceremony in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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