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Two children left without a father: Ukraine's youth national team ex-football player died in the war

Roman Godovany, an ex-former defender of Lutsk football club "Volyn", died at the front during a military mission. He is survived by his wife and two children.

This sad news is reported by Chortkiv Regional Information Center.

Roman Godovany was a member of Ternopil football team, played for "Volyn" Lutsk, where he became a silver medalist in the First League.

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Godovany also played several matches for the youth national team of Ukraine. He ended his sports career in 2018 because of his health problems.

After the beginning of Russian full-scale invasion in Ukraine, Roman Godovany joined the defense of his country with weapons in his hands. He was a member of the 33rd separate mechanized brigade.

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At night, November 29, Roman was on a combat mission when tank started shooting at his position. The soldiers ran into a wooded area and hit a minefield.

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Paramedics were unable to save the life of the Ukrainian defender.

To remind, Ukrainian musician, drummer of the rock band "Heart Attack" Mykhailo "Michael" Balakhtar died at the battlefield.