Yuriy Vernyhora

Yuriy was born in the village of Volytsia in the Fastiv district of Kyiv region. He dedicated his life to the railway, working there for 18 years. In June 2005, he began working as an electrician in the signaling and communication department, and later became an electromechanic at the Fastiv-1 station in the Fastiv signaling and communication division. He also studied at the Kyiv Electromechanical College.

Colleagues remember Yuriy as a kind and caring person, a good friend who was always ready to help.

On August 31, 2023, Yuriy was called up for military service as part of the mobilization.

Soldier Yuriy heroically lost his life on October 21, 2023, while carrying out a combat mission in the area of the settlement of Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region, demonstrating resilience and courage.

Yuriy is survived by his parents and sister.

The team at the Fastiv signaling and communication division of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" bows their heads in profound grief and sorrow before Yuriy. Glory and eternal memory to the Hero!