Yevhenii H. Demianenko (Tekhnar)

32-year-old warrior Yevhen Demianenko (call sign Technar) was killed on April 22, 2023, near the village of Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region. During the assault in the Avdiivka direction, a group of Ukrainian soldiers came under enemy mortar and artillery fire. The soldier received a fatal wound. Yevhen was born in the village of Lisne, Kyiv region. He studied at the Shpytky secondary school. He participated in physics and computer science olympiads. He then entered the Institute of Special Communication and Information Protection of the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" and majored in Computer Science. After graduating, he served in the SBU with the rank of senior lieutenant. In his free time, he enjoyed sports, particularly boxing. He also had a hobby of repairing and selling mobile gadgets. On June 6, 2022, Yevhen joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, leaving behind his retired parents, wife, and two young daughters. In Starychuv, Lviv region, he mastered the profession of radio operator. He was then sent to serve in the 208th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade. Afterward, he was sent to military unit A2847, where he mastered the profession of a sniper. Later, as part of the 137th separate marine battalion, Yevhen went to the front line. "Yevhen, my husband and the father of my children, honorably fulfilled his duty to protect his country and remained faithful to his oath, the Ukrainian people, and Ukraine until his last breath. Together with his comrades-in-arms, he defended the Donetsk region, whose cities became the second outpost of resistance against the Russian invasion. He fought on the front line in the hottest spots of the Donetsk region: in Avdiivka, in Vuhledar. His comrades-in-arms said he was a true warrior, a man of his word and courage, an example of indomitability and strength of spirit. He was a true father and an example for his daughters. He was also the most precious and beloved husband, a loving son. All his friends and acquaintances say he was a 'positive person': a cheerful and purposeful person. He will forever remain in our hearts and memory... With him, there was never any sadness, because where Zhenya is, there is always laughter, joy, and happiness. He loved his girls very much. He had a special bond with his older daughter. Waiting for her father to come home on her birthday, the older daughter learned that he had was killed defending our country. The loss of a husband, father, and son is an unbearable pain for the rest of our lives. My beloved, you will forever remain in my heart and life... I will always miss you..." - wrote the warrior's wife, Maria. "Zhenya wanted to live, wanted to return with victory to his daughters and take them to the sea, to Crimea... Free Ukrainian Crimea! He was a kind, decent, honest, and always smiling person. He is a hero to us!" - added Olena, the wife of the warrior's brother. Yevhen was buried in the village of Shpytky, Kyiv region. At home, the hero was awaited by his parents Valentyna and Hryhoriy, his wife Maria, daughters Marina and Dominika, and relatives and friends.