Maksym I. Rosliakov (Artyst)

Serviceman Maksym Rosliakov (call sign Artist) was killed on November 11, 2023, while carrying out a combat mission in the Bakhmut direction. Near the village of Klishchiyivka, the warrior sustained fatal injuries as a result of an attack by a Russian drone. Maksym was 29 years old. He was born in the village of Semenivka, Zaporizhzhia region. Later, he moved to live in Kherson. He studied at the Kherson Higher School of Physical Culture and Sports. He was a master of sports in artistic gymnastics and won numerous awards. In civilian life, he worked in the circus, toured Europe with his colleagues, and performed dangerous gymnastic stunts. He represented Ukraine in the "Ukraine's Got Talent" project in Rome. In January 2023, Maksym was drafted into military service. As part of the 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, he defended Ukraine in the Bakhmut direction. He held the position of driver-radio operator in the reconnaissance and adjustment platoon of the strike drone aviation company. "Maksym was a bright, determined and courageous man. We were planning a wedding with him, but didn't have time..." wrote his fiancée Yana Babska. "Conscientious and honest, he showed initiative in carrying out assigned tasks, was respected by commanders, and had high organizational skills. He tried to work on increasing the combat capability of the unit," added his brother Yevhen. "We are proud of Maksym, his courage, bravery, strength of spirit, and dedication to everything he did. Maksym was very proud to be in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He had very good relations with his comrades-in-arms, and commanders respected him and listened to his advice," said the defender's relatives. The warrior was buried in the Alley of Glory of the Geologists cemetery in Kherson. Maksym is survived by his son Dmytro, fiancée Yana, mother Iryna, and brother Yevhen.