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A Ukrainian refugee who lived and worked in the UK took his own life in his car because of 'loneliness', has heard an investigation.
Oleksandr Chrednichenko, 25, moved Van Odessa into Ukraine torn to the UK in 2022 after the VK's invasion of Russia made it unsafe to stay there.
He spent time as a postman in Newcastle before moving to Bowburn, in Durham, Chroniclelive reported.
Mr. Chednichenko was found dead on 10 December 2024 on the B6295, with a notebook in the vehicle written with the word 'loneliness', crooked Coroners' Court.
His Honda SUV was noticed by motorist Karen Turnbull, who noticed that it had not moved in the 24 hours since she last passed, the court heard.
The young man's mother, Olha Sedokova, went to court via Video-link to hear the devastating words read.

Oleksandr Chrednichenko, 25, (photo) moved to the UK in 2022 after the invasion of Russia in Ukraine made it unsafe for him to stay there
In a heartbreaking explanation, Mrs. Sedokova said: 'My son led a healthy lifestyle and he intended to live a long life. He learned English and wanted a British citizenship, and he also loved his work and was happy with his new car.
'The last communication I had with him was on November 7 at 5.45 pm. Then my next messages remained unread. '
The North East Ambulance Service and the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in which Mr. Chednichenko was discovered, said a statement by police officer John Morris.
A goofundme, founded by friend of the young man Sam Rees, raised more than £ 600 to bring his body back to Ukraine to be with his family.
Jeremy Chipperfield, senior assistant -trabler for County Durham and Darlington, concluded that Oleksandr died as a result of suicide.

Mr. Chednichenko was found dead on December 10, 2024 on the B6295 (Google image)
Coroner Chipperfield said: 'Between 8 November at 4.56 pm and 3.50 pm on November 10, 2024 parked at the back of his vehicle in a layby […] It is my conclusion that he was planning, and then he did his own life.
“The question” Why? ” Is there not one with which corusants are mandatory or dedicated to enter. Sometimes it is relevant for the question whether someone was actually planning to die as a result of his actions, but in the light of what he said in his notes found in his car that is not necessary in the case of Oleksandr. '
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