Athletes Denys Popovych and Oleksandr Lashchuk killed at front while defending Ukraine. PHOTO
On 23 May 2026, IPSC and Practical Shooting Federation of Ukraine athletes Denys Mykolaiovych Popovych (head of the OPERATOR shooting sports club) and Oleksandr Viktorovych Lashchuk were killed while carrying out a combat mission and defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.
On 23 May 2026, IPSC and Practical Shooting Federation of Ukraine athletes Denys Mykolaiovych Popovych (head of the OPERATOR shooting sports club) and Oleksandr Viktorovych Lashchuk were killed while carrying out a combat mission and defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.
Serviceman Vadym Koval wrote this on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.
Details of tragedy
"We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones, friends and the entire shooting community. Eternal memory to the Heroes. Boundless gratitude for their service and defense of Ukraine," the post reads.
Assistance to families of fallen soldiers
The author of the post also calls for financial support for the families of the fallen warriors.
Those who can support the families of Denys and Oleksandr can find the card details of their wives below:
Popovych Maryna 4149629358696896
Lashchuk Ilona 4483820030659923
