Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion holding WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO titles, has responded to the devastating Russian attack on Kyiv that occurred on June 17. The undefeated Ukrainian boxer (23-0, 14 KOs) took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the tragic event.
"Today our land is burning again. Our sky is filled not with birdsong, but with sirens. Innocents have died. Families destroyed. Children left without homes. You say 'peace' - but there is no peace. You say 'enough' - but they continue to bomb," – wrote Usyk in his emotional post.
The nighttime assault on the Ukrainian capital involved various types of weapons and resulted in 21 deaths with 134 people injured, according to the information provided in the original report.
Usyk, who has remained vocal about the situation in his homeland throughout the conflict, continues to use his platform as a world champion to draw attention to the ongoing crisis. The boxer's words reflect the stark reality faced by Ukrainian civilians amid continued attacks.
Worth noting that this isn't the first time the boxing champion has spoken out about Russian aggression against Ukraine, consistently standing with his countrymen during these difficult times.
Will Usyk's international profile help bring more attention to the situation in Ukraine? The sports world watches as one of boxing's biggest stars balances his athletic career with advocacy for his war-torn homeland.
