Why Russian Troops Kill Ukrainian Musician?

Yurii Kerpatenko, principal conductor at the Kherson Music and Drama Theatre.

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According to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, his passing was reported on October 14.

The invaders and their allies intended to host a "gala concert" on October 1, International Music Day, featuring the renowned Hilea Chamber Orchestra.

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Yurii was clear about his pro-Ukrainian views and refused to leave Kherson after the start of the full-scale conflict and the takeover of the city.

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