In Poltava, farewells were held for Konstantin Chub, an associate professor at the pedagogical university, who was killed by a Russian cruise missile strike on the night of October 17. Chub was a candidate of physical and mathematical sciences and less than six months from retirement.

Konstantin Chub, a candidate of physical and mathematical sciences and associate professor at the Department of Primary Education, was killed by a Russian cruise missile strike on the night of October 17. He was less than six months away from retirement. Marina Hrynova, the rector of the pedagogical university, stated that Chub had a long career at the university, working in various departments and serving as deputy dean, and was highly respected by colleagues and students.