Oleksandr L. Putiatin

38-year-old soldier Oleksandr Putyatin died on August 27, 2023. The warrior's heart could not withstand the severe injuries he sustained during combat operations. He was first wounded in October 2022 near Avdiivka and underwent treatment in hospitals until winter. In late January 2023, he was wounded again near Bakhmut and underwent prolonged treatment. When the soldier's condition seemed to improve, he was discharged and given leave. A few days later, he did not wake up at home. Oleksandr was born in the settlement of Novotroitske, Donetsk region. He graduated from the Dokuchaievsk Mining College, obtaining a degree in organizing road transportation. He later earned a degree in management and economics at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University. In civilian life, he worked at the Kostiantynivka "Megatex" plant. He was passionate about cars and loved sports, engaging in weightlifting. In 2018, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, serving in the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade as a mechanic-driver in the air defense missile division. He participated in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) and the Joint Forces Operation (JFO). During the full-scale war, he continued to fight for his country alongside his comrades, firmly believing in victory. Throughout his service, he was involved in numerous battles, including for Avdiivka, Pisky, Pershotravneve, Bakhmut, Berkhivka, Orihovo-Vasylivka, Novotoshkivka, and others. "My beloved angel was a ray of light for all of us. Sincere, kind, always helping everyone. He was and will be my greatest love! He will always be in my heart, in the remnants of my soul. We all miss him so much!" - said the deceased's wife, Hanna. The military was buried in the cemetery in the settlement of Velyka Diivka-2, Dnipropetrovsk region. Oleksandr is survived by his parents, wife, and four children.