In Kyiv, as a result of a "Shahed" drone strike on the night of January 1, neurobiologist, professor, and scent specialist Ihor Zyma and his wife lost their lives. This was reported on Facebook by family friends — journalist and documentary screenwriter Oleksii Bobrovnikov and his wife Daria Dushechkina.
"Ihor Zyma taught me more than anyone else among my teachers in this field. He taught me to communicate with people…" — wrote Oleksii Bobrovnikov.
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Ihor Zyma
"On 01/01/25, during the first drone attack on Kyiv in 2025, our friend, an outstanding individual, Doctor of Sciences Ihor Zyma, died along with his wife and cat. Right at home. In bed. * We would probably have celebrated the New Year at their place..." — wrote Daria Dushechkina.
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Ihor Zyma
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, two people died as a result of the Russian attack on New Year's morning in Kyiv. Six others were reported injured, including two pregnant women. The rescue operation is ongoing under difficult conditions — stairwells have collapsed.
On the website of the Institute of Biology and Medicine at Taras Shevchenko National University, it is stated that Ihor Zyma was a Doctor of Biological Sciences, a senior researcher, and an associate professor in the Department of Physiology and Anatomy. He taught courses in
"Physiology and Anatomy of Humans and Animals", "Anatomy and Physiology of the CNS", and "Physiology of the Nervous System and Higher Nervous Activity".
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