In Sokal, Lviv region, a final farewell was held for Serviceman of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Danylo Rekhniuk, who was killed on 25 May 2025 while carrying out a combat mission in Donetsk region.
Danylo Rekhniuk was born on 6 June 1996 in the town of Sokal. He studied at the Oleg Romaniv Gymnasium and later earned a higher education degree at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. Before joining the military, he worked as a programmer in the IT sector.
On 3 July 2024 he joined the ranks of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and served in the “Nismychi” border service unit of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment. On 10 February 2025 Danylo departed for eastern Ukraine, where he performed combat missions as part of the “Shkval” rapid response border commandant’s office.
During one of these missions in Donetsk region on 25 May 2025, the border guard’s life was cut short. The report emphasises that until his last moment he remained faithful to the military oath and conscientiously fulfilled his duty to defend Ukraine.
The burial service took place at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles in Sokal. His family and friends, fellow soldiers, representatives of the local community and town residents came to pay their last respects to the fallen warrior. The defender was laid to rest at the local cemetery with full military honours.
The community stresses that Danylo Rekhniuk will forever remain in the memory of his family and comrades-in-arms as a courageous warrior who gave his life for the freedom, independence and future of Ukraine. Sincere condolences have been extended to the fallen soldier’s family, loved ones and brothers-in-arms.