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Ukranian sailor tries to sink Russian boss’ yacht, then leaves for war

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Madrid | A Ukrainian sailor who tried to sink a superyacht allegedly belonging to a Russian arms tycoon was on his way to his native Kyiv on Monday local time, determined to join the fight against invading forces there.

Taras Ostapchuk said he was hoping to join Ukrainian soldiers or civil militias trying to hold back Russian troops advancing towards the capital and other parts of his homeland.

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