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Olexiy Karliychuk: the story of a hero who perished at Azovstal

Олексій Карлійчук: подвиг, який живе в пам'яті тих, хто пережив трагедію на Азовсталі.

Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of those who died in the war with Russia. One of these heroes is Olexiy Karliychuk, a senior soldier who was killed on May 10, 2022, in Mariupol by a bullet from a Russian sniper at the Azovstal metallurgical plant.


Olexiy was born in 2002 in the Chernivtsi region. He was known for his love of art, sports, and a responsible attitude towards everything he undertook. After finishing school, he began working as a tattoo artist and dreamed of opening his own salon.


Very brave, responsible. He had an incredible zest for life and always accomplished the tasks he set for himself

In 2021, Olexiy enlisted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served in Mariupol, where he perished. His friends and relatives remember him as a responsible soldier who dreamed of a better future for Ukraine.


Olexiy Karliychuk was buried in March 2023. Posthumously, he was awarded the Orders for Courage of the III degree and the Cross of the Hero. He is survived by his mother, father, brother, and sister.


We honor the memories of all those who died in the war for Ukraine's independence, including Olexiy Karliychuk, who gave his life for the bright future of our country.



The further story of Olexiy Karliychuk's life and death conveys the importance of his sacrifice and the memory of him as a devoted hero who dreamed of a better future for Ukraine.