The Russian invasion of Ukraine is underway. On Monday evening, he officially recognized the independence of the separatist republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. On Thursday morning, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “military operation” and called on Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their arms. Military points across the country were fired upon. There are also reports of attacks on civilians. Currently, heavy fights are underway for Ukrainian cities, including Kiev.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced the mobilization. Volunteers report to the Ukrainian army to defend the country against the invaders. There are also athletes among them. The whole world has already seen the photos of the world champion, and currently the mayor of Kiev, who defends his city with a weapon in his hand.
The Lviv Carpathian footballer was killed during the fighting
Young Witalij Sapyło also joined the army. The 21-year-old from Sokolniki played in the youth team of the Carpathian Lwów. The club regretfully announced in a short press release published on Saturday that it has devoted its life to fighting for its country. According to the Ukrainian media, Sapyło was a member of the tank’s crew. He died in the fighting near Kiev. “Eternal memory of the heroes” – the club wrote in the announcement about the boy’s death.
Source: Sport
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