Post by Roman Tsiupa

Sergeant Mykola Protsko, call sign Barmalei, fell on December 7, 2024, in the village of Stupochky, Donetsk Oblast, as a result of an enemy FPV drone attack. The defender was 46 years old. One more #Hero killed by russian orcs. #Ukraine #russia #warCrimes #russianWarCrimes #russiaIsATerroristState #humanRights Mykola was born on July 24, 1978, in the city of Chornobyl, Kyiv Oblast. He graduated from the Vocational Economic College of Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, formerly the KNEU technical school. He worked as an operative in the criminal investigation department of Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyiv and held the rank of police captain. He was fond of fishing, sports, and active recreation. During the full-scale war, he served as a rifleman and assistant grenade launcher operator in the 112th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade. “He got the call sign Barmalei because of his beard. When he grew it out, he began to look like the cartoon character,” wrote his wife Oksana. Mykola was awarded the Order “For Courage,” 3rd Class, and the medal “Honor. Glory. State.” “He was an ideal husband and father: honest, responsible, friendly, fair, courageous, and kind. He was always ready to give his last, supporting his family and everyone who needed help. It is a pity that the best people are the ones who leave this life,” his wife added. The defender was buried in Kyiv on the Alley of Glory. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. https://lnkd.in/gjBXgUsK