War, army

Azovstal defender Ihor Hbur from Sambir district returns home after four years in captivity

After four years in Russian captivity, Ukrainian Defender Ihor Hbur from Sambir district is returning home.

Our fellow countryman from the Khyriv community served in the First Border Guard Detachment. Ihor Hbur holds the rank of junior lieutenant.

In May 2022, during the defense of Azovstal in Mariupol, the serviceman was taken prisoner by enemy forces.

Key facts about the Defender’s return:

  • Ihor Hbur is from the Khyriv community in Sambir district;
  • he served in the First Border Guard Detachment;
  • he holds the rank of junior lieutenant;
  • in May 2022, he took part in the defense of Azovstal;
  • after four years of Russian captivity, he is returning home.

At last, Ihor Hbur will be home again. Deep respect to the Ukrainian Defender for his courage, endurance, and loyalty to Ukraine. We wish him health, strength, and a peaceful recovery after the hardships he endured.

Sincere gratitude to everyone who works every day to bring Ukrainians back from Russian captivity.

May every Ukrainian family wait until their loved ones return.