Border guard Serhiy Yurchenko returns after three years in captivity

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Serhiy Yurchenko, a major in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, returned to service after three years in captivity. He participated in the defense of Mariupol and was wounded, leading to his capture by Russian forces. After returning to Ukraine on June 14, 2025, Yurchenko resumed his military career.

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Returned on June 14, 2025
Participated in the defense of Mariupol
Joined the Donetsk Military Lyceum in 2012

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Понад три роки полону та повернення до служби: історія прикордонника Сергія Юрченка
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- first item 7 September at 14:45
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«Азовсталь», поранення та полон: прикордонник Сергій розповів, що для нього було найважчим у неволі

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- earliest collected report
- 7 September at 09:53
Понад три роки полону та повернення до служби: історія прикордонника Сергія Юрченка
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  - similar to an earlier report
  - 4 h later
  «Азовсталь», поранення та полон: прикордонник Сергій розповів, що для нього було найважчим у неволі

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