Pavlo S. Bobrytskyi (Foks)

Lieutenant Pavlo Bobrytskyi (call sign Fox) was killed on June 5, 2022, while performing a combat mission in the area of the village of Husarivka, Kharkiv region. Exactly a month before his 27th birthday, the officer did not live to see. Pavlo was born in the village of Kozivka, Kharkiv region. From childhood, he was fascinated by world history, Ukraine's past, and the traditions of his native region. He actively participated in school Olympiads and was always among the winners. He was interested in numismatics. After school, he received the profession of a driver-truck driver at an agricultural lyceum. Later, the guy became interested in military affairs. When the Russian-Ukrainian war began, he went to the 169th training center "Desna", and then to the 36th brigade of the marine infantry. He took part in the ATO and the defense of Mariupol. Later, Pavlo signed a contract for military service with the 92nd mechanized brigade. After the battles in Donbas, he finally decided to link his fate with the army. He entered the National Academy of Land Forces named after Petro Sagaidachny in Lviv. He received a military specialty and officer rank. After studying, Lieutenant Pavlo Bobrytskyi commanded a platoon in the 4th separate tank brigade. "Pavlo was proud of his platoon, said that in any, even the most difficult combat situation, he was confident in each fighter. Such a team is a guarantee of our Victory! And not so long ago, Pavlo shared with me his plans for the future: "Mom, we'll beat the rashist scum, I'll enter the magistracy. And then I'll get another higher education! History, mom, is so interesting!" My son was kind, sensitive, a true friend and faithful friend. He had so many dreams and plans for the future, loved life and his family," his mother Natalia said. The officer was buried in his native village in the Kharkiv region. Pavlo is survived by his mother, stepfather, and brother.