He had been bringing Ukraine’s victory closer since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion, but, unfortunately, he will not see it. Ukrainian karting driver Volodymyr Chernysh was killed in Donetsk region.
He was born on December 21, 1981 in Poltava. He graduated from National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” and built a sports career. Since childhood, he has been involved in karting, was a multiple champion of Ukraine and a winner of foreign competitions. In recent years, he worked as a sports team manager.
On the second day of the full-scale Russian invasion, Volodymyr went to the military centre and enlisted in the territorial defense forces. Later he joined the 3rd Assault Brigade. He fought in the hottest spots of the frontline – near Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Klishchiyivka. On September 10, 2023, during an assault near Bakhmut, Donetsk region Volodymyr Chernysh was killed…
At home, the Hero’s parents, daughter and sister were waiting for him…