Oleh Mikhniuk

Oleh Mikhniuk (Ukrainian, Міхнюк Олег Іванович, 27 October 1965 – 20 August 2014) was a Ukrainian activist and soldier. He served in the armed forces of the Soviet Union during the Soviet–Afghan War. He participated in the Euromaidan. He was killed in action fighting against the rebel forces in the Donbas. He was a recipient of Ukraine's Order of Gold Star and the Order for Courage. On August 21, 2015, he was posthumously made a Hero of Ukraine.[1][2][3][4][5]

Oleh Mikhniuk
Born(1965-10-27)27 October 1965
Mala Divytsia, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
Died20 August 2014(2014-08-20) (aged 48)
Novosvitlivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Allegiance Soviet Union
 Ukraine
Service/branch Soviet Army
 Ukrainian Ground Forces
RankSenior sergeant
Unit56th Guards Air Assault Brigade
Aidar Battalion
Battles/warsSoviet-Afghan War
AwardsHero of Ukraine Order of the Gold Star

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