Ukrainian cyclist Deneka killed near Bakhmut
That's according to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Youth and Sports, Ukrinform reports.
Deneka served in a special operations unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
Під Бахмутом загинув велогонщик Костянтин Денека.
— Верховна Рада України (@verkhovna_rada) April 10, 2023
Був членом команди Leader Citroen Team, у складі якої вигравав десятки 🇺🇦 змагань із велоспорту. Служив в одному зі спецпідрозділів ГУР.
12 березня йому виповнилося лише 40 років.
Вічна пам'ять! — Комітет молоді і спорту pic.twitter.com/CbvNnODHf5
"Kostiantyn Deneka was a member of the Leader Citroen Team, winning dozens of all-Ukrainian cycling competitions. Even during short breaks, the fighter continued his favorite business and attended cycling competitions. In September, Kostia came to Bucha to support participants in a bike ride to mark the City Day," the Verkhovna Rada said.
The athlete was killed near Bakhmut on March 31. He turned 40 on March 12.
