Russia's world champion in tank biathlon dies in Ukraine battles

12 June 2022 09:35

Senior Sergeant Aleksey Bakulev has been killed in the fighting as part of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

While repelling a counterattack, being in the crew of the T-72 tank and covering the withdrawal of his units, Bakulev received a shrapnel wound incompatible with life, Russia-based news service Lenta reports, citing Novosti Gornogo Altaya.

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