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Senior sergeant Mykola Yaremchuk died on August 7, 2023 in the Zaporizhzhia region. The soldier was 53 years old.
Mykola lived in Vinnytsia region. He worked as an electrician at the Yuzefo-Mykolaiv sugar factory.
During the full-scale war, the man was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces.
At first, he defended his native land as part of the A7020 military unit. Then he transferred to the 117th separate mechanized brigade.
He took part in fierce battles for Maryinka in the Donetsk region and Volokhiv Yar in the Kharkiv region.
💭"Hardworking, honest, with a sense of humor, cheerful, always ready to help, cheerful," said the daughter-in-law of the deceased, Victoria.
At home, Mykola was awaited by his son Dmytro and his family, close friend Iryna, relatives and friends.
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Sailor Vitaly Otroshchenko died on June 11, 2023 in Donetsk region. He was 38 years old.
He lived in the Zaporizhzhia region, where he received secondary education. Later he moved to Zhytomyr Oblast.
He worked at various jobs: he was a driver, a tractor driver, a welder, a forest feller. He was interested in cars, loved fishing.
During the full-scale war, the man joined the ranks of the Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
💭"He was always positive and smiling, supported in everything! He loved life and dreamed of returning with victory," said his wife Maria.
His wife and two sons were waiting for Vitaly at home.
Rest in Peace 🇺🇦🇺🇦
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Combat medic Dmytro Grabovets died on June 17, 2023 in Donetsk region. He was 37 years old.
Dmytro was a pastry chef by profession. He lived with his family in Chernihiv.
He worked as the head of the foam production shop.
During the full-scale war, the man was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces. He served in the 37th separate marine brigade.
💭"Beloved husband, loving father of an only daughter. Devoted to the military oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people, he courageously performed his military duty," said Yuliya, the wife of the deceased.
Dmytro is survived by his mother, three brothers, wife and daughter.
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Soldier Pavlo Lukyanenko died on June 18, 2023 in Donetsk region. In July, the defender was about to turn 24 years old.
Pavlo lived in Zhytomyr Oblast. Received secondary education. He worked at a service station. In his spare time he liked to relax with friends and go fishing.
During the full-scale Russian invasion, Pavlo was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces. He served in the 72nd separate mechanized brigade named after Black Zaporozhets.
💭"Pavlo was cheerful, cheerful, the soul of the company. Always supported and helped everyone. He was the best of the best," said Nadiya's wife.
His parents, brother and wife were waiting for him at home.
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Junior sergeant Oleksandr Filon died on June 28, 2023 near the city of Bakhmut. He was 25 years old.
Oleksandr lived in the city of Kovel in Volyn. Received a degree in physical education.
He was a public activist, a participant in the Revolution of Dignity. He took part in ATO in the ranks of "Azov". He was awarded the Order "For Courage" III degree.
When he returned, he worked as a hand-to-hand hopak trainer. He was the head of the NGO Civil Corps "AZOV" Kovel and the Kovel branch of the "National Corps". He founded and headed the Correct Space "VATRA".
From February 24, 2022, Oleksandr served in the Teroboron ranks. Later he transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine. Fought as part of the 3rd separate assault brigade.
💭"My soul mate, you understood me like no one else, always supported me, were there, even if far away, I always felt it," wrote his wife Anna.
His wife, relatives, and friends were waiting for the Hero at home.
Rest in Peace Serhii. You are sorely missed 🇺🇦
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Serhii Melnyk died on June 15, 2023 in Donetsk region.
The soldier was 55 years old. Lived in Zhytomyr Oblast. He worked as a leading improvement specialist in the Popilnyansk OTG.
During the full-scale Russian invasion, the man joined the ranks of the Armed Forces.
"He was a patriot of his country and a fighter for justice. Honest, responsible, diligent. A loving husband, father and grandfather," said Yulia, the daughter of the deceased.
His wife, daughter and grandson were waiting for him at home.
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