Artem Yumina

On July 23, 2026, Artyom Mykolayovych Yumina, a railway worker and defender of Ukraine, died from severe injuries sustained while performing a combat mission near the village of Malotaranyvka in Donetsk Oblast at the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Clinical Hospital named after I.I. Mechnikov. The warrior and railway specialist was 41 years old.

Artyom was born in the city of Pyatykhatky in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. He began his 17-year career in the railway industry in September 2004 as a mechanic repairing rolling stock in his hometown. He later worked as a wagon inspector and repairman at the Mudryona and Baturynska depots, and since November 2024, he was responsible for ensuring the safety of movement at the wagon maintenance point at the Terny station.

Colleagues remember Artyom as a thoughtful, calm, and extremely responsible specialist.

“He had undeniable authority in the team,” shares Serhiy Dzyuman, the deputy station manager of Ryadova. “He was composed, always knew how to listen attentively to a person, and respected others' opinions. You could rely on him for anything. His great passion was mini-football—he won prizes in regional tournaments as part of the depot team.”

In March 2022, Artyom voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Despite the harsh realities of frontline life, during short leaves, he sought to dedicate all his time and warmth to his loved ones.

“He was very determined and never gave up in the face of difficulties,” says his wife, Kateryna. “At the same time, he had a golden, kind heart. He loved our children—our son, our daughter, and his godchildren—immensely. He tried to make up for his absence with extra care, spoiling them and spending every free moment with them.”

The fallen defender is survived by his mother, wife, and two children.

The team of the Kryvyi Rih Regional Department of Station Operations and all of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" express their deepest condolences to Artyom Yumina's family, comrades, and friends. The bright memory of his kindness, sportsmanship, perseverance, and heroic deeds will forever live in our hearts.

Eternal memory and honor to the Hero!