| Armenak Urfanyan | |
| Native Name: | Արմենակ Մերսի Ուրֆանյան |
| Native Name Lang: | Armenian |
| Birth Date: | 28 January 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Yerevan, Soviet Armenia, USSR |
| Death Place: | near Martakert, Republic of Artsakh (de facto) |
| Placeofburial: | Yerablur Military Pantheon |
| Allegiance: |  Armenia |
| Branch: | Armed Forces of Armenia Artsakh Defence Army |
| Serviceyears: | 2007-2016 |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Battles: | Four-Day War |
| Awards: | Hero of Artsakh 1st Class Combat Cross Medal (Armenia) Medal for Combat Service (Artsakh) |
Armenak Urfanyan (Armenian: Արմենակ Ուրֆանյան; 28 January 1990 – 2 April 2016) was an Armenian serviceman in the Artsakh Defense Army, captain of the Armed Forces of Armenia, participant of the Four-Day War. In 2020 he was posthumously awarded the Hero of Artsakh military award, which is the highest honorary title of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.[1] [2]
During the Four-Day War, Urafanyan realized that it was impossible to resist the Azerbaijani forces, exceeding in number and military equipment, he decided to fight by himself, commanding the soldiers to retreat.[3] Kyaram Sloyan, Robert Abajyan and Andranik Zohrabyan fell with their commander and others were wounded.[3]
Armenak Urfanyan was born on 28 January 1990 in Yerevan. In 1992 he moved to Russia with his family. He was the youngest son in the family.[4] As a child, he made up his mind to become a military. He began practicing a sport.[4] He was a triple champion of Taekwondo.[4]
After returning from Russia, Urfanyan was admitted to the Military Institute of the RA Ministry of Defense. Urfanyan's fellow soldiers stated that he completely devoted himself to the military service, servicemen and his fatherland.[4] After studying, he received the rank of lieutenant officer. At the age of 26 he received the military rank of captain and was appointed platoon commander on the front line.
Overnight 1-2 April 2016, Urfanyan and his troops came under enemy fire in the area of a military post located near Martakert.[4] Captain Urfanyan, together with his fellow soldiers fought back against the Azerbaijani forces for hours.[4] During the battle, Urfanyan destroyed multiple attacking enemy fighters and one engineering-reconnaissance armored vehicle. He was killed in action from tank fire.
On 6 April 2016, Armenak Urfanyan was buried in the Yerablur Military Pantheon.[5] [6]