On Sunday, March 13, 42-year-old Ukrainian football player Oleksandr Ivaschik died under fire from Russian invaders in Irpin..

Mayor of Irpin Alexander Markushin announced this on his Telegram channel..

Since the beginning of the war, Alexander has helped to evacuate hundreds of people, especially the elderly.. Alexander is survived by his wife and two small children..

Ivashchik played in the amateur leagues of the Kiev region, where he was repeatedly recognized as the best football player. Alexander defended the colors of a number of clubs - Bucha 03, Tax University (Irpin), FC Mirotskoye, FC Chabany, Olimp (Dmitrovka) and others.

He also played futsal - he played for the veteran teams of Kyiv and the region. The last team of Alexander was Irpen "