A relative grieves at the photo of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region during the funeral in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

The portrait of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region is seen among the flowers during the funeral, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A priest conducts the funeral of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A relative grieves at the coffin with the body of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

Men carry the coffin with the body of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region out of the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

Priests conduct the rituals during the funeral of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A priest swings a censer by the coffin with the body of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region during the funeral ceremony at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

The funeral ceremony of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region takes place at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A bouquet lies on the coffin of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region during the funeral ceremony at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A man grieves during the funeral of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

Attendees hold burning candles during the funeral of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A relative grieves at the coffin with the body of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region during the funeral ceremony at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

Relatives grieve at the coffin with the body of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region during the funeral ceremony at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

The portrait of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region is pictured next to the writer's collection of fairy tales as the funeral ceremony takes place at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM

A candle burns before the portrait of Ukrainian children's author Volodymyr Vakulenko killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of Kharkiv Region as the funeral ceremony takes place at the Saint Demetrius Church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, December 6, 2022. Volodymyr Vakulenko, 49, was detained by Russian occupiers in his native Kapytolivka village, Izium district, in March 2022. The writer's body with two Makarov pistol bullets was found in the mass grave in liberated Izium, Kharkiv Region, under the number 319. In late November, his identity was confirmed with a DNA test. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM