Dmytro Shustikov

Dmytro Shustikov

September 3 is the day of remembrance of the death of the defender of Ukraine Dmytro Shustikov (09.06.1984 — 03.09.2023). Dmytro Shustikov was born in the village of Lisivka, Novogrodivsk community and grew up in his native Donetsk region. On March 30, 2023, he consciously stood up for the defense of the Motherland, joining the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Pokrovsky RTCC and SP. The soldier served as a rifleman — assistant grenade launcher of the 2nd rifle division of the 2nd rifle platoon of the 3rd rifle company of military unit A4875. Faithful to his military oath and the Ukrainian people, soldier Shustikov courageously carried out combat missions to ensure national security and repel the enemy. On September 3, 2023, in the area of ​​the settlement of Klishchiivka, Bakhmut district, Donetsk region, the defender received a gunshot wound incompatible with life and was posthumously honored with the "Badge of Honor" award from the Novogrodov city military administration.