Ukrainian kickboxer Maxim Bordus died in the war with Russia. The tragic news was reported by the website of the Sports Committee of Ukraine " " On June 11, 2023, kickboxer Maxim Bordus died in fierce battles against Russian invaders.. Always smiling and ready to help at any moment - this is how his comrades in the sports circle remember. Maxim became the winner and prize-winner of dozens of tournaments and was the WAKO kickboxing champion of Ukraine.. Also, a petition has been posted on the website of the president calling for the title of Hero of Ukraine to be awarded to the deceased.. Bordus was born in 2000 in Kyiv. On the day of the full-scale Russian invasion, he voluntarily mobilized. First, Maxim fought as part of the 112 troop brigade in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, and then went to the Liman direction. In March of this year, he transferred to the Azov assault brigade.. For two months, preparations were underway, after which he and his unit went to the Zaporozhye direction.. Kickboxer killed by an enemy shell while performing a combat mission. Earlier it was reported that 25-year-old Ukrainian footballer Vyacheslav Savitsky died in the war with Russia..