Soldier Yaroslav Maisterchuk, born October 26, 1977, in Stryha village, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, joined the local territorial defense at the start of the full-scale Russian invasion and later became part of the 128th Mountain Assault Transcarpathian Brigade in May 2022. He was killed on June 4, 2023, in Kamianka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, sustaining shrapnel wounds.

Maisterchuk, who received the call sign 'Udаv' (Boa) for his calm and balanced nature, was described by his wife Olga as intelligent, kind, and always willing to help. He is survived by his wife, two children, mother, and sister. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Courage, 3rd Class.