The Drohobych community has reported the death of Ukrainian defender Mykhailo Tsiukh. He passed away on 2 November 2026 following a deterioration in his health condition, which was linked to the ordeals he had endured and pre-existing health problems. This was reported by Drohobych City Council.
Mykhailo Tsiukh was born on 15 March 1986 in the village of Hlynne in the Drohobych community. He studied at Bykiv School of Grades I–III. In 2004 he was called up for compulsory military service, after completing which he worked for the Drohobych Forestry Enterprise.
On 24 October 2026 he was again called up for military service. He served in military unit A1275. Already on 27 October, due to a sudden deterioration in his health, Mykhailo was admitted for treatment; however, despite medical assistance, his life was cut short on 2 November.
Mykhailo Tsiukh is survived by his father Yaroslav and his sister Olha. Drohobych City Council, its executive committee, Mayor Taras Kuchma and Council Secretary Orest Karakevych have expressed their condolences to his relatives, loved ones, friends and all who knew the fallen defender.
The City Council noted that information about the date and time of the farewell to Mykhailo Tsiukh will be published separately. The community honours the memory of its defender of Ukraine.