The former world heavyweight champion dedicated a post on Twitter to the defenders of Mariupol, who continue to heroically resist the Russian invaders at the blocked Azovstal plant.

" We add that Wladimir Klitschko has been defending his homeland in the ranks of the Kyiv terrorist defense since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. He actively supports the Ukrainian soldiers and regularly addresses the world community, talking about the terrible crimes of the occupiers on the territory of our country..

Wladimir Klitschko recently spoke about whether he could return to boxing after the end of the war in Ukraine.

Earlier, Ruslana Lizhichko and relatives of Azovstal defenders appealed to the Turkish government.

As reported, there are about 600 wounded at Azovstal, 40 of them are in serious condition..

Recall that the boy who touched Ukraine with his diary stayed in Mariupol.