Mykhailo Laptonok

Mykhailo was born in the city of Dymytrov, Donetsk region. He lived in the city of Pokrovsk with his family. Mykhailo Hennadiyovych graduated from Vocational Technical School No. 38 in Krasnoarmiisk in June 2000. On August 5, 2016, he began working as a trackman in the structural unit "Pokrovsk Track Division."

During his time in this position, he established himself as disciplined, hardworking, and demanding of himself and his colleagues.

Mykhailo served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine starting from August 29, 2021, under mobilization.

Mykhailo Hennadiyovych was killed on March 31, 2022, during combat operations in the city of Marinka.

He is survived by his wife.

The team at the Pokrovsk Track Division of the regional branch "Donetsk Railway" of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" deeply mourns the loss of their colleague, Mykhailo Hennadiyovych. His life was heroically cut short near Marinka while defending his native Donetsk region. We express our heartfelt condolences to his wife. Glory to the hero!