Famous Ukrainian athlete dies in Italy

Famous Ukrainian athlete Yulia Ptašnik has died in Italy.

Report says, citing the Athletics Federation of Ukraine, the athlete died at the age of 30. She is the daughter of Sergei Ptashnik, who is a former footballer of Prykarpattia and currently coaches the club's children's team.

The athlete, who has lived in Naples for several years, received treatment for chronic illness in Italy. She had a son.