Ruslan OSTAШ

Ostash Ruslan was born and lived in the village of Rayliv in the Stryi district of Lviv region. After finishing school, he enrolled in Vocational School No. 8 in Stryi, where he obtained qualifications as an assistant locomotive driver and a locksmith for locomotive repairs. In 2022, he completed training at the Personnel Development Center of Lviv Railways for the profession of "rigger." He worked as a locksmith for rolling stock repairs in the wagon repair shop at the Stryi Wagon Repair Plant, a branch of "UZ Vagon-Service."

In May 2024, Ruslan took up arms to defend Ukraine, serving in the artillery troops and honorably fulfilling his military duty.

Soldier Ruslan Ostash passed away on May 9, 2025, in a military unit in the city of Morshyn due to illness. He was 49 years old.

Ruslan was a hardworking and responsible employee, communicative and compassionate. He loved life, according to those who knew him. He was characterized by sincerity and a desire to help others—he simply could not refuse anyone.

Ruslan is survived by his wife and son.

The team at the Stryi Wagon Repair Plant deeply mourns this irreparable loss. Eternal memory and honor to our colleague and Hero!