A 61-year-old occupier—a karate coach—was killed on the front lines
Ukrainian troops have killed a Russian occupier in the Donetsk region. The man in question is 61-year-old Alexander Kochetkov. According to available information, he was a karate coach and fought on the side of Russian forces.
This is reported by Russian media.
Alexander Kochetkov had been a karate coach for over 30 years. He founded the Novosibirsk club “Snow Leopards,” where he served as head coach.
The club’s students have repeatedly become Russian champions and participated in international competitions.
Defense forces eliminated the occupier Kochetkov in the Donetsk region. His funeral took place yesterday, April 22, 2026.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminatedanother 1,100 occupiers and 58 artillery systems over the past 24 hours.
The Ukrainian Navy confirmed its readiness to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck ammunition depots and military equipment deep within Russian territory
