Ukrainian Border Guard Killed by Lancet Drone on Sumy Front

Death of Border Guard Dmytro Shcherbyna

According to Главком: Border guard Dmytro Shcherbyna, 26, was killed in action on March 3, 2026, in the Sumy region while performing a combat mission to defend Ukraine's state border. The Sumy region has been a frequent target of cross-border attacks and incursions since the onset of the full-scale invasion. According to available information, Dmytro Shcherbyna was born on September 23, 1999, in the town of Krasnopillia, where he spent his childhood and youth.

He graduated from the Sumy National Agrarian University in 2021 with a degree in construction and civil engineering. That same year, he began his service with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, serving in a unit of the Sumy Border Guard Detachment. At the time of his death, he held the rank of Chief Sergeant. The circumstances of the tragedy indicate that Dmytro was killed when a Lancet-type loitering munition struck the border guards' vehicle.

Honoring a Fallen Hero

Following his death, a funeral service for Dmytro Shcherbyna was held at the St. George's Church in the city of Sumy. He was laid to rest in the field of honor-the Alley of Glory at the Novo-Tsentrаlne Baranivske Cemetery.

His fellow soldiers remember Dmytro Shcherbyna as a true patriot.

“Chief Sergeant Dmytro Shcherbyna commanded respect, trust, and authority within the border guard unit. For the sake of a happy future, Dmytro Shcherbyna sacrificed the most precious thing a person has-his own life... The bright memory of Dmytro Shcherbyna will forever remain in our hearts and in the hearts of those who were fortunate to serve side by side with him.”

- fellow soldiers.

Dmytro Shcherbyna will be remembered not only by his family and loved ones but by all who knew him as a hero who gave his life defending Ukraine.

His death is another stark reminder of the high price military personnel pay to defend the nation in a time of war. His dedication to service and his patriotism stand as an example for the younger generation who may in the future choose the path of defending their country. The memory of heroes like him, who sacrificed their lives, inspires the continued struggle for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.

As the conflict continues to escalate, the loss of brave soldiers like Dmytro Shcherbyna highlights the ongoing sacrifices made by the Ukrainian military. In a similar incident, Senior Soldier Serhiy Sinchuk tragically lost his life in the Kharkiv region, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by those defending the nation. For more details on this heartbreaking event, you can read about the circumstances surrounding Serhiy Sinchuk's death.