I want to write sincerely and simply. Without any pathos or grandiose words about heroism and saving the world. My story is not one of extraordinary achievements, but of an ordinary person who strives to be needed and useful to his family, relatives, society, and Ukraine.

Back then, at the start of the full-scale invasion, we showed the enemy that Ukrainians are united and strong in their rage. I took action and became a volunteer. We made anti-tank ”hedgehogs,” built stoves, poured Molotov cocktails, and delivered aid to the cities that were taking the first hits. 

Sooner or later, there comes a moment in your life that can change practically everything. That's exactly what happened to me recently. To fully understand, let's rewind a little.

I always think about them
The military, those at the front

I am lost

There is no hope and no love

When a shell hit Maria's apartment that day, fortunately, no one was home.

I am ashamed that I only became a 'conscious Ukrainian' after this full-scale invasion began. And it didn't even happen immediately. 

This name, Hypyk Brothers Street, appeared on the map of Kharkiv in 2023. Who are these brothers? Their story is both unusual and ordinary. It reflects the fate of many defenders of our Motherland.