Oleksandr S. Reznik (Boroda)

34-year-old soldier Oleksandr Reznik (call sign Beard) was killed on July 27, 2023 near the village of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region. During the evacuation of wounded comrades-in-arms, he received fatal injuries as a result of enemy artillery shelling. Oleksandr was born in the village of Horodkivka, Vinnytsia region. He graduated from the Nemyriv Construction Technical School with a specialty in "Equipment Maintenance and Gas Supply Systems". He worked in his specialty at the Kozeiatyn Alcohol Plant. In 2014, he participated in the Anti-Terrorist Operation. With the start of the full-scale invasion, the man returned to the ranks of the defenders and continued to defend his country from the enemy. He served in a mortar battery of military unit 3028 of the National Guard of Ukraine. He was a gunner. He took part in the defense of Kyiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. "Brave, strong, kind, courageous. A beloved husband and wonderful father. He really wanted to fight. And all for the sake of preserving the integrity of Ukraine. Oleksandr Reznik was not only a brave warrior, but also an example of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was distinguished by great courage and determination in the extraordinary trials at the front. Without fear for his own life, he rescued and helped his comrades-in-arms. Stocky, strong as an oak, brave, strong in spirit and body, full of strength and inspiration, above all he was faithful to the country and loved it. He had a wonderful loving family, enjoyed life, was hardworking. But on the eve of his daughter's birthday, we received the terrible news... He was a true friend, a strong and brave soldier. He was always in a positive mood and lifted the fighting spirit of his comrades-in-arms," wrote the wife of the fallen guardsman Yevheniia. The National Guardsman was buried in the village of Tomashpil, Vinnytsia region, where he lived with his family. At home, Oleksandr was awaited by his parents, wife and daughter.