On the front, the champion of Ukraine in water polo was killed more than once. Let's remember Rodion Pustovoy

According to glavcom.ua: Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honor the memory of all those whose lives have been taken by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Today we remember Rodion Pustovoy.

Defending his homeland from the invaders, on June 12, 2025, during an offensive operation, Ukrainian warrior and athlete Rodion Pustovoy was killed. He was 27 years old. This was reported by

“Glaicom”

referring to the Lviv City Council and the Sports Committee of Ukraine.

Rodion Pustovoy was born on July 1, 1999, in Lviv. Before the war, Rodion was an athlete. He played water polo as a goalkeeper, representing the Lviv Professional Sports College. He was a candidate for master of sports and had become a champion of Ukraine multiple times.

He graduated from the Lviv State College of Physical Culture and then from the Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after Stepan Gzhytsky, where he received the specialty of sanitary inspector.

Courage and bravery

In 2024, he volunteered to defend Ukraine – joined the tactical group “Revanche” of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. He served as a reconnaissance assault soldier, commanding a reconnaissance squad.

As part of “Revanche,” Rodion passed through the South Slobozhansky, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk directions. He participated in combat operations, assaults, ambushes. During the performance of various tasks, he eliminated no less than seven Russian occupiers – and this is only in firefights.

Brothers in arms recall: “Commander of the reconnaissance squad 'Dzhin' – always proactive and ready to tackle the most complex tasks. An ambush or aggressive assault – Rodion was prepared for anything. His cold mind and brave character allowed him to easily switch between planning and direct participation in battle.”

During one of these combat missions, Rodion sustained severe injuries. He could not be saved.

Farewell to the soldier took place on July 2, 2025, in Lviv. The warrior was buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery, in the Field of Honor of modern heroes.

Rodion Pustovoy is survived by his mother, father, brother, nephew, and grandmother.

“Glaicom” joins the moment of silence. We honor the memory of all Ukrainians who died in the struggle for their homeland. We remember those killed by Russian invaders, light candles of remembrance, and bow our heads in grief during the nationwide moment of silence, honoring the bright memory of Ukrainian citizens who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of the state: all military personnel, civilians, and children, everyone who died in the fight against Russian occupiers and as a result of the aggression of enemy troops against Ukrainian cities and villages.

In the news, we learned about the brave Ukrainian warrior and athlete Rodion Pustovoy, who died defending his country during an offensive operation. Rodion was a well-known athlete, having impressive achievements in sports, but he chose to give his life for his homeland by joining the tactical group “Revanche.” His courage and bravery impressed his brothers in arms, and his loss became a great sorrow for his family and the entire country.