Andrii V. Kravets (Malyi)

30-year-old paratrooper Andrii Kravets (call sign Malyi) was killed on March 31, 2023, in a battle near the city of Mariinka in the Donetsk region. During the enemy's artillery shelling, the soldier received a fatal wound. Andrii was born and lived in the village of Bokiima, Rivne region. In 2011, he graduated from Demydivske Higher Vocational School No. 25 and obtained the qualifications of a mason, concrete worker, plasterer, and painter. He loved doing plastering work and construction. It was not just a job, but also a hobby for the man. In his free time, he went fishing. During the full-scale Russian invasion, Andrii became a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He served in the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade. He held the position of a grenadier. "Andrii was a courageous patriot, a very good person, a wonderful dad, a reliable support and support for me. Andrii loved his family very much. Our HERO gave the most valuable thing - his life, for the honor and freedom of each of us, for the future of our children! For me and the children, he is a Hero! Our pride, which will live forever in our hearts," said the fallen soldier's wife, Iryna. The defender was buried in his native village. Andrii is survived by his parents, brother, wife, and two children.