Dmytro Zakharchuk liberated Ukraine from the Russian invaders.
At the front near Kherson, athlete Dmytro Zakharchuk died, as reported by the Sports Committee of Ukraine.
“In battles under Dmytro Zakharchuk died in Kherson – a European champion, a medalist of the world championship in fin swimming and a master of sports of international class. Eternal memory, hero!”, the message says. winner of many international tournaments. After the start of the Russian invasion, he changed flippers to weapons.
During the war against the Russian invaders, more than 130 athletes died at the front.
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