Together they went through battles for Mariupol, captivity and a long separation: the network was excited by the engagement of a defender and a defender. Photos and videos

Halyna Fedyshyn, a 28-year-old combat medic freed from Russian captivity, got engaged to her 30-year-old boyfriend, a marine with the 36th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Mykola Hrytseniak. The defenders fought for Mariupol, survived Russian captivity and a long separation, but their love did not stop in the face of difficulties and did not break.

This was announced on his Facebook page on January 4 by the commander of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, Serhiy Volynsky. Ukrainians wished the couple lasting happiness, peace and fulfillment of their dreams.

"Today I witnessed not just an engagement, but a real triumph of love! This love has survived the trials that can break the strongest, but it did not allow you to break. The couple of Ukrainian marines showed that true feelings know no barriers, even when it is hell on earth," the military wrote.

Halyna Fedyshyn, originally from the village of Svarychiv in Ivano-Frankivsk region, and Mykola, from Donetsk region, fought together in the battles for the heroic city of Mariupol. They were both taken prisoner by Russia in May 2022 when they were leaving Azovstal. The lovers endured the ordeal of captivity and a long separation, but their hearts never stopped beating in unison.

On April 7, 2021, the President awarded Halyna Fedyshyn, a sergeant with the 36th Separate Mechanized Brigade, the Order "For Saved Life". During the full-scale war, the medic was injured. Later she was captured. The defender returned to Ukraine during a prisoner exchange on January 3, 2024 (a total of 230 Ukrainian military and civilians were exchanged).

Her beloved Mykola Hrytsenyak returned from Russian captivity as part of the exchange on September 21, 2023 (215 soldiers were returned to Ukraine, 108 of them were Azovstal defenders).

"Their feelings and devotion to each other have become symbols of invincible faith and hope. Their love is an all-encompassing light that has overcome the darkness of the most difficult times! I congratulate you on this new beginning! Your story is an inspiration for the whole country," added Serhiy Volynsky.

In the comments under his post, Ukrainians expressed their sincere congratulations to the young lovers.

"Love always wins! Happiness for many years!", "Until the tears! Thank you for sharing! So happy for the young! May they live all their lives in love and peace!", "God, something incredible. May they be happy," "Glory to the Marines! Strong happiness to the newlyweds!", "Happiness to you, health, strength, goodness", "Divine! Favor of fate and fulfillment of dreams", "This is just an incredible love story! Happiness for many years!" - wrote the netizens.

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, the Odesa rescuer was proposed to by her lover on her birthday. Mykhailo's colleagues, the SES employees, helped to organize a romantic marriage proposal for Anna.

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