The Drohobych community is preparing to bid a final farewell to Ruslan Yavorskyi – a defender of Ukraine and native of Drohobych, whose death has been confirmed after a long period during which he was listed as missing in action.
Ruslan Yavorskyi was born in Drohobych on 17 September 1983. He studied at Secondary School No. 3 and Vocational School No. 15, after which he worked in the construction sector. In February 2026 he joined the ranks of Ukraine’s defenders and served as a driver in the rifle battalion of military unit A4594. After completing his training, the soldier served on the front line.
While carrying out a combat mission on 2 August 2026, Ruslan Yavorskyi was killed. For some time he was considered missing in action, but his body has now been brought home so that he can be laid to rest in his native land. He is survived by his father, his son, and his sister with her daughter.
The funeral cortege with the soldier’s body will arrive in Drohobych on 27 October. The gathering is planned at the Heroes’ crossroads at 12:30. At 13:00 a citywide farewell will take place on Rynok Square, after which at 13:30 the funeral service will begin in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. The defender will be buried at the cemetery in the village of Solonsko.
The community extends its condolences to the family and friends of the fallen soldier and calls on residents to join the farewell.