Recently, it was confirmed that David Yakushyn, a young Ukrainian violinist, tragically lost his life while serving his country during the Russo-Ukraine War.

When the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Yakushyn was still a student. Despite this, he managed to graduate from the R. Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music in the middle of 2022, having joined the academy four years earlier.

Following his graduation, he volunteered to join the territorial defense division of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Alongside his fellow soldiers, he served primarily in the Eastern part of the country.

Remarkably, Yakushyn carried his violin with him to the front lines and regularly played music to uplift the spirits of his fellow soldiers. One notable performance that gained widespread attention on social media was his rendition of the Ukrainian anthem at the frontline.

His mother, Oksana Yakushyn, confirmed and commemorated his passing by sharing a recording of David leading a group of young string players.

A friend of Yakushyn's mother posted on social media, expressing admiration for his talent. They mentioned that many people possessed videos of David playing the Ukrainian anthem somewhere in the East. The friend's husband, who served alongside David, used to speak about him as a fellow soldier and showed videos of his performances.