WATCH: 5 former and current champions fighting on front lines for Ukraine
Apr. 19, 2024 – 17:54 – In an attempt to defend their nation from a Russian invasion, Ukraine has taken desperate measures over the last week to survive the onslaught from their aggressive neighbor. That includes drafting all male citizens aged 18 to 60 into military service. Fortunately for the second-largest nation in Europe, some of its armed additions are world-class athletes and fighters.
Five current and former combat sports champions have taken up arms and are now fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. Here are the heroic individuals that have willfully decided to risk their lives and careers in the conflict with Russia.