Fallen defender Ivan Samoti: a story of life and service.

According to inkorr.com: Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians pay tribute to the memory of those whose lives were taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today we honor Ivan Samoti.

The life of the defender of Ukraine, Ivan Samoti, was cut short on October 16, 2025. This was reported by

"Glavkom"

Life and service

Ivan Samoti was born on July 7, 1977, in the village of Bryukhovichi in the Lviv community. He studied at secondary school No. 41 in Lviv and later acquired the profession of carpenter at the Lviv Professional College of Service and Printing.

Before the war, he worked as a loader at LLC "Cargill Animal Nutrition".

From his relatives’ words, Ivan had a great passion for nature and the forest, loved hunting, fishing, and cooking. He was known for his cheerfulness, kindness, and generosity – always ready to help others.

In 2023, he took up arms to defend his homeland from Russian occupiers, protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine in the Northern-Slobozhansky, Southern-Slobozhansky, and Donetsk directions as part of military unit A7092 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ivan was awarded the medal "War Veteran".

Ivan Samoti was buried at the local cemetery in Bryukhovichi. He is survived by his mother, wife, and son.

"Glavkom" joins in a minute of silence. We honor the memory of Ukrainians who died in the struggle for their homeland. We remember those who fell at the hands of Russian invaders, lighting candles in memory and bowing our heads in sorrow during the nationwide minute of silence, honoring the bright memory of the citizens of Ukraine who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of the state: all military, civilians, and children, all who perished in the fight against Russian occupants and as a result of the attack of enemy troops on Ukrainian cities and villages.

This article presents information about the life and service of Ukrainian defender Ivan Samoti, who died in 2025 while defending the country from Russian aggressors. He is remembered for his kindness and positive attitude, and he also received the "War Veteran" medal. "Glavkom" joins all those who honor the memory of those who fell in the fight for Ukraine's freedom.