In battles with Russian invaders near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukrainian mixed martial arts fighter Eduard Kostritsa, who fought under the call sign "

The sad news was announced by the National MMA Federation of Ukraine.

" Kyiv, winner of the MMA World Cup, European vice-champion in MMA and multiple champion of Ukraine in mixed martial arts MMA in the weight category 52.2 kg. He was the soul of the company, reliable support for everyone, had a great sense of humor. Sincere condolences to family and friends,"

" And in 2021, he became the owner of the World Cup in mixed martial arts in the weight of 52 kg in Prague. At that tournament in the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian team was the best in the youth team standings and the third in the adult.

Kostrita was also involved in the Dynamo Kyiv fan movement.. A post dedicated to Eduard appeared on the WBC Ultras Dynamo Facebook page.

" This is how all family and friends will remember him.. Forever in service,"

We will remind, earlier it was reported that the famous Ukrainian figure skater Dmitry Sharpar died in the battles near Bakhmut..