Famous Ukrainian footballer killed in fighting with Russians
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The full-scale war continues to claim the lives of Ukrainian athletes. The world of football has suffered another loss. Ukrainian footballer Dmytro Bohachov was killed in the war.
This was reported on Instagram by his former teammate Oleksandr Lytvynenko.
Another loss in the war
Bohachov defended the country as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, Bohachov volunteered for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In the combat zone, he served as a medic.
It’s noted that the footballer fought against the Russians in the area of the Avdiivka Coke Plant.
The 32-year-old Ukrainian had a lengthy career in football, playing for Ukrainian clubs Sumy, Viktoriia, and Troianets, as well as for Polish club Orlet, that competes in the fourth division.
During his football career, Bohachov scored 26 goals and provided seven assists in 162 matches.
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