Draft:Yuriy Harkaviy
Ukrainian military commander
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Yuriy Vasylevich Harkaviy is a Ukrainian military officer, lieutenant colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, commander of the 425th separate assault regiment "Skala". Hero of Ukraine (2025).
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Yuriy Vasylevich Harkaviy | |
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| Native name | Юрій Васильович Гаркавий |
| Nickname | Skala (The Rock) |
| Born | 1989 (age 36–37) |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Skala Regiment, commander |
| Conflicts | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Awards |  2025 |
Biography
Born in 1989[1].
He received his call sign "Skala", or "Skelia", due to his resemblance to actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.[2]
He participated in the anti-terrorist operation and the Joint Forces Operation in Eastern Ukraine. He served in the Operational Command "East" of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was an assistant commander.
At the end of September 2024, he commanded the 425th OShB "Skala" with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He participated in the defense in the Pokrovsk direction.[3]
Awards
- The title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the Order of the Golden Star (January 20, 2025) - for personal courage and heroism shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless service to the Ukrainian people[4].
- Order of Danylo Halytsky (April 17, 2024) - for personal courage and selfless service shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine[5].
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 1st degree (September 3, 2023) - for personal courage and selfless actions shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine[6].
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 2nd degree (June 20, 2022) - for personal courage and selfless actions shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath[7].
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd degree (March 24, 2022) - for personal courage and selfless actions shown in protecting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath[8].