The well-known stand-up comedian Artur Petrov was killed at the front
This was reported by his wife, Kateryna Yablinska.
According to her, Artur Petrov was killed on 18 March 2026 in Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi whilst evacuating the wounded.
Petrov had been in the army since April 2025, spending his final months with the 43rd Separate Mechanised Brigade.
“Please remember him as a funny man,” wrote Kateryna.
Artur Petrov took part in the shows “Make the Comedian Laugh”, “Goodnight Club” and “Comedian for a Million”, and performed in “Underground Stand-up”.
He also worked as a scriptwriter for the TV project “I’m Ashamed of My Body”.