9-year-old Artem received the “Pulse of Victory” award from the Chief of Police of the Dnipropetrovsk region
War changes the lives not only of adults, but also of children who, in their sincere innocence, find a way to help, support and inspire those on the front lines. Little heroes are able to create a huge impact, giving adults hope, warmth and faith in victory. Among such stories, a special place is occupied by the story of 9-year-old Artem from the village of Shiroke, Kryvorizka district, whom the military called a real talisman.
Nine-year-old Artem from the village of Shiroke, located in the Kryvorizka district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, received the “Pulse of Victory” award. The military, who call the boy their Talisman, noted his contribution. About this reported on the official website of the regional police. The presentation took place with the participation of the head of the regional police department Oleksandr Ganzhi, who noted that this child surpasses even adults in his actions.
“I am glad to meet this sincere child who has so much kindness and gives it to everyone around him. Artemchyk has an unstoppable desire to bring our victory closer, to support the morale of our defenders, and for this he does everything possible for his age.” Ganja said during the award presentation.
Photo: dp.npu.gov.ua
From the very beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia on the territory of Ukraine, Artyom, a small resident of a small village in the Dnipropetrovsk region, chose his path of support for the defenders. Every day, standing on the side of the busy highway leading to the front, he waved the Ukrainian flag at all the military vehicles passing by. His childlike figure, sincerity and unwavering belief in victory became a symbol of hope for the fighters. They saw in him not just a boy, but the personification of a people who believe in them and are waiting for their return.
Artyom quickly became famous not only among local residents, but also among defenders, who began to call him their mascot. Every time the military went to the front line, they knew they would see this little boy cheering them on with his presence and a gesture of support. The boy, despite his young age, did what seemed simple, but at the same time incredibly important. He gave the warmth of his heart to those who needed it most in this difficult time.
The award given to the boy is a symbol of gratitude and recognition not only for Artyom, but also for all children who, despite their young age, become real heroes. They prove that help can be different, and sincere support and faith sometimes weigh more than any material resources. Thanks to Artem and people like him, defenders feel that they are not alone in their struggle, and that their every action matters.
Artyom became a living reminder of how important it is to remain human even in the most difficult times. His story is an example of how one small person can affect huge events. Every military man, passing by Artem, saw in him not just a boy with a flag, but a whole country that supports and believes in victory.
This story about Artem is a reminder for each of us that even the smallest actions, done with love and sincerity, can change the world. A child’s heart, full of faith, can ignite hope even where, it would seem, there is no hope. Artem became a symbol of indomitability and an example for everyone who is looking for a way to help in this difficult time.
