Oleh Mikhniyk

Oleh Mikhniyk (Ukrainian, Міхнюк Олег Іванович, October 27, 1965 – August 20, 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 Donbass. 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.