Russian forces killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches

Russian forces killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches

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Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian forces have killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches.

According to Ukrinform, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Vadym Huttsait said in a statement.

It is noted that 133 athletes and coaches died in combat or enemy shelling.

"We will never forget you and never forgive the enemy. We choose victories for the sake of the memory of our Angels," Huttsait emphasized.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine together with the Sports Committee of Ukraine created the video "Angels of Sport".

Read also: Russian armed aggression affects over 1,097 children in Ukraine

As reported by Ukrinform, Huttsait previously informed that the Russian army destroyed and damaged 100 sports facilities across Ukraine.

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