is already fighting. he wasjust 22. he was killed on the front line in december by russian backed separatists. mourned by loved ones and by his hometown. his mother is consoled by one of his brothers in arms who was standing right beside him when the sniper�*s bullet pierced his helmet. butressed by her husband, anna remembers their eldest son. a boy who was funny, kind, a bit naughty, who grew up to love football. and defend his homeland. of course we did not expect it was going to turn out this way. but i am proud of my son.