Famous Ukrainian cyclist Konstantin Deneka died in the battles for Bakhmut.

The 40-year-old athlete served in one of the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and died on March 31 near Bakhmut as a result of a shrapnel wound.

" Even during short layoffs, the fighter did not neglect what he loved and attended two-wheeled competitions. In September, Kostya came to Bucha to support the participants of the bike ride on the occasion of the City Day..

Recall that on February 24 last year, Russian President Putin made an urgent statement about conducting a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine, launching a large-scale invasion of Ukrainian cities..

Bakhmut is one of the hottest spots on the front, and Russian troops have been storming the city every day for several months now..

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Earlier it was reported that during the shelling of Kharkov, a titled Ukrainian cyclist died.