Oleksandr Hrynyk: the story of a hero who defended Mariupol and died at Azovstal.

According to inkorr.com: Oleksandr Hrynyk was born on January 8, 1994, in Kyiv. He studied at the capital school and graduated from the Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University. His father raised his son to be a great patriot of Ukraine, which influenced Oleksandr's favorite hobby - football. Sashko attended matches of Kyiv's 'Dynamo' and supported the team with all his might.

Oleksandr Hrynyk joined the Army of Ukrainian patriots in 2016, serving in the 'Azov' battalion. After demobilization, he returned to the front, participated in the defense of Kyiv from the occupiers, and defended Mariupol during the encirclement at the 'Azovstal' plant, supporting his brothers in the fight. Oleksandr died on May 8, 2022, during the defense of the city.

Oleksandr's parents learned about his death from friends and volunteers who were helping to find the hero's body. Farewell to Oleksandr took place at the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and his ashes were buried at the Lukyanivskyi Cemetery in Kyiv.

Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of all whose lives were taken by the Russo-Ukrainian war. Today, we remember Oleksandr Hrynyk.

This news tells the story of the life and death of Oleksandr Hrynyk, a devoted patriot of Ukraine. He was an active participant in the 'Azov' battalion and became a hero by defending his homeland. His story is a powerful example of dedication and sacrifice of Ukrainian warriors in the fight for independence.