Ukraine Observes Moment of Silence for Viacheslav Yakunin

On April 26, 2026, Ukraine held a national moment of silence in honor of Viacheslav Yakunin, a former prosecutor and deputy commander of the assault battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces, who died in Kharkiv. Yakunin was recognized for his service in the General Prosecutor's Office and his bravery in combat.