Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of all those whose lives were taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today we remember Pavlo Unguryan.
Pavlo Unguryan died on January 9, 2025, while performing a combat mission in the Kharkiv region - he was wounded as a result of an enemy FPV drone attack. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing the Chernivtsi Regional Council.
"He was a person of exceptional courage and patriotism. His heroism was evident not only on the battlefield but also in everyday life. Pavlo Unguryan always demonstrated a deep love for his homeland and was ready to defend it to his last breath. His comrades remember him as an extremely intelligent and positive person. He knew how to support his friends in the most difficult moments, instilling faith in victory and justice. His optimism and indomitable spirit were a source of inspiration for those around him," - the city council reported.
Pavlo Petrovych Unguryan was born on June 27, 1997, in the village of Komarivtsi in the Chernivtsi region. From a young age, he was active and sociable.
"Since childhood, he played soccer, volleyball, swam in the river, trained on bars, and spent time with friends, of whom he had many," - recalls the defender's father, Petro Unguryan.
Combat path and dedication
In the very first days of the full-scale invasion, Pavlo Unguryan went to defend his homeland.
"Ukraine was always a priority for Pavlik. We worried about him and asked him to stop, but our son was unwavering," - said the defender's father.
Pavlo Unguryan began his combat path as a driver in the 107th separate brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. His callsign was Gentleman. He immediately established himself as a devoted and brave warrior. In the winter of 2022, while performing a combat mission in the settlement of Kurdiumivka, he successfully led the unit out of an enemy encirclement. That same winter, he actively distinguished himself in the defense of New York in the Bakhmut district of the Donetsk region.
Pavlo Unguryan became one of the heroes who sacrificed their lives defending the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine from Russian aggression. His self-sacrifice and courage will be remembered and honored by Ukrainians for generations.