Ukraine and Europe's powerlifting champion Mazanovych killed in action

Andrii Mazanovych, a sports master and champion of Ukraine and Europe in powerlifting, has been killed in combat.

Source: Vyshnivets hromada on Facebook (a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.)

Andrii Mazanovych voluntarily joined the military at the start of the full-scale Russian invasion and, within a few months, was defending Ukraine on the front lines with his comrades. Andrii served as a junior sergeant, leading the second squad of the second infantry platoon.

Qoure: "His life was closely connected with Vyshnivets at one point, where he was loved and respected. Andrii was cheerful, wanted to contribute to his favourite sport, and raise and nurture his son, for whom he was an undeniable authority and a hero. His genuine smile will remain in the memory of everyone who knew Andrii," the post says.

Earlier, it was purported that Oleksandr Liashko, the father of Anzhelika Liashko, a member of the Ukrainian national 3x3 basketball team, was killed on the battlefield.

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