A Ukrainian national hockey player was injured during an attack on Kyiv

Nazar Stepanyuk, a defenseman for Ukraine’s U18 national hockey team, was wounded during a Russian attack on Kyiv on September 25. The player is currently in surgery, according to the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation.

 

Nazar Stepanyuk, a defenseman for Ukraine’s U18 national team and the Kherson-based “Dnipro” hockey club, was injured during a Russian attack on Kyiv. “Today, September 25, during yet another Russian attack, Nazar Stepanyuk, a defenseman for Kherson’s ‘Dnipro’ and a candidate for Ukraine’s youth national team, was injured,” the statement reads.

The federation noted that the athlete is currently in surgery. No further details about his condition have been reported yet. “Our thoughts are with him and his family,” added the Ukrainian Hockey Federation. The federation’s statement does not specify exactly where the hockey player was injured. However, the post indicates the location as Kyiv.

What is known about Nazar Stepanyuk

Nazar Stepanyuk plays defense. He is a member of Ukraine’s U18 national junior team and the Kherson-based HC “Dnipro.” Last season, he played for the youth team of Kyiv’s “Sokil.” In August 2026, Stepanuk transferred to “Dnipro.” The Kherson club sat out the 2025–26 season in the national championship and, upon returning to competition, began preparations for the new season.

After joining “Dnipro,” Stepanuk took part in a training camp in the Czech Republic with the team. He later made his official debut for his new team. In a Ukrainian Cup game against Kremenchuk, Stepanuk scored one goal and recorded an assist.

However, Dnipro lost that match 2–9. Nazar Stepanuk is currently in the hospital. The Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation has called on everyone to support the player and his loved ones. Further information about his condition is expected after surgery. The Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation reported this on Facebook.

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