Vladyslav Shapovalov died in Kharkiv during the shelling of the Russian occupiers.
The 19-year-old was a second-year student at the Kharkiv Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force. Vladyslav was engaged in weightlifting, was a candidate for master of sports of Ukraine and a prizewinner of many competitions. During the Russian invasion, he continued to fulfill his oath as a cadet.
On that tragic day, the athlete was on duty at the military hospital. He managed to call his parents and say that everything is ok with him. But in the evening, the checkpoint was hit by an enemy missile. The defender died on the spot from his injuries.
Died on March 7, 2022.