Athlete and Military Law Enforcement Service member Pavlo Derevianko killed during counter-sabotage operations in Kramatorsk. PHOTOS
Lieutenant Pavlo Derevianko was killed in an enemy airstrike on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, while carrying out counter-sabotage operations in the line of duty.
The Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this, according to Censor.NET.
Circumstances of his death
"It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the death of Lieutenant Pavlo Derevianko, a serviceman of the Donetsk Zonal Department of the Military Law Enforcement Service and a senior officer of the SKORPION rapid response and surprise action section," the statement reads.
Pavlo was killed in an enemy airstrike on Kramatorsk while carrying out counter-sabotage operations in the line of duty. He remained faithful to his military oath and his brothers-in-arms until the very end.
"He was an officer for whom strength of spirit, discipline and responsibility were not merely words but principles to live by," the Military Law Enforcement Service stressed.
Sporting achievements
Pavlo Derevianko was an outstanding athlete who brought recognition to Ukraine far beyond its borders. As a member of the national team, he won medals at the European and Ukrainian Kozatskyi Dvobii championships.
At the WMAC World Championships, he won the title in the Elite division and secured the WMAC championship belt.
Behind each of his victories were years of hard work, self-discipline and an unbreakable will to win. In sport, he demonstrated strength and skill; in military service, dedication, courage and readiness to carry out assigned tasks.
His sporting achievements became part of the history of Ukrainian sport, and his service became part of the history of the struggle for our country's independence and security.
"This is an irreparable loss for the personnel of the Donetsk Zonal Department of the Military Law Enforcement Service, the SKORPION unit and the entire Military Law Enforcement Service family. We are proud of his victories, his character, his choice and the officer and brother-in-arms he was. We extend our sincere condolences to Pavlo's family, loved ones, friends and brothers-in-arms," the Military Law Enforcement Service added.
