July 13, 2025 – Kyiv
Amina Mekhtiyeva, a Ukrainian military service member of Azerbaijani origin, was killed in action while serving on the front lines in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
News of her death was shared on social media by Ukrainian-based Azerbaijani community member Anar Natigoglu. Mekhtiyeva, born in 1982, was serving as a combat medic when she lost her life on July 9 during a combat mission near the village of Novopavlivka in Synelnykove district.
Her death underscores the diverse backgrounds of those defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid Russia’s continued aggression. Azerbaijani nationals and ethnic Azerbaijanis have been among the many foreign-born citizens contributing to the country’s defense since the full-scale war began.
No official statement has yet been issued by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, but tributes have begun to pour in from members of the Azerbaijani diaspora and fellow servicemembers, hailing Mekhtiyeva’s bravery and sacrifice.
