The Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated a decorated Russian powerlifter and drone operator

The Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated Russian occupier Sergei Politov, who participated in the war against Ukraine with the rank of junior sergeant as a drone operator. The occupier was eliminated on September 13, 2026.

Before being deployed to combat, 35-year-old Politov was a Master of Sports in powerlifting and had won awards at All-Russian and regional tournaments. He last competed in June 2024, where he won silver and bronze medals at the “Vereshchagino Open Cup: Through Thorns to the Stars” tournament.

Source: Russian media.

Prior to this, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated Russian occupier Dmitry Zhukov, who before the war was a candidate for the title of Master of Sports in powerlifting and a winner of a number of Russian tournaments. According to Russian sources, the soldier was killed on July 8, and his funeral will be held on July 27.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces also eliminated Russian occupier and boxer Sanja Rinchinov on the front lines.