Former champion of Ukraine in kickboxing Denis Sosnenko was buried in Slavyansk. He was only 21 years old.
Denis Sosnenko worked for the Black Tulip charity organization. He searched the front line for the abandoned bodies of soldiers.
Denis Sosnenko was buried in Sloviansk
The commander of the search detachment of the Black Tulip mission, Alexey Yukov, said that thanks to the work of Denis, many of the dead soldiers were able to reunite with their families.
The deceased Denis Sosnenko/Facebook of Vadim Lyakh
Denis Sosnenko has already been buried/photo by BBC News
Denis, on your shoulders today there are many angels – the angels of those whom you brought home, – said Yukov.
As it became known, Denis Sosnenko died when his minibus ran over an anti-tank mine near the front line. The guy's mother, Lyudmila, said that he was always cheerful and had big plans for life after the war.
During his lifetime, Sosnenko talked about collecting bodies in parts and constant danger. However, he emphasized the importance of his work.
Denis Sosnenko was said goodbye in Slavyansk/BBC News
Denis Sosnenko's relatives/BBC News
In Kremenchug they said goodbye to the world champion
Recently, in the Poltava region, Maxim Kagal was sent on his last journey. The kickboxing world champion died on March 25 during the defense of Mariupol.
After his death, the body of Maxim Kagal was on the territory of Azovstal for a long time, where the Ukrainian military held the defense. It was possible to return him home only as a result of the exchange. He was identified by DNA testing.
The coffin with the body of the defender was led through the city to the Svishtov cemetery, where he was buried on the Walk of Fame.
