The enemy tried to break through the state border from the Shostka district of the Sumy region. This was reported by the press service of the Glukhiv city council..

Popovchenko, along with his brothers, entered the battle and was mortally wounded. He was an inspector of the border service, had 10 years of experience in the department. He left behind a wife and two children.

In the past, Popovchenko was a footballer. In the 2000/01 season, he played 8 matches for Frunzenets Sumy in the Second League of Ukraine. Subsequently, he played at the amateur level for " His last club in 2020 was Druzhba (Sosnovka).

Recall that on Sunday, May 15, Ukrainian boxer Viktor Poniatenko died in a battle with Russian invaders..