Mobilization of ex-Dynamo footballer Garmash: the TCC made a statement
28 November 23:46
The Kyiv City TCC and JV has officially denied rumors about the alleged forcible detention of former Dynamo and Ukrainian national team player Denys Harmash and extortion of a bribe from him. The information, which was actively circulated on social media, caused a wave of discussion, so the agency decided to make its official position public. This was reported on their Facebook page, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Details of Denys Garmash’s detention in Kyiv by TCC employees
Former Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Denys Harmash, who was detained in Kyiv on Friday, November 28, by the Shevchenko Regional Tourist Center, was taken to the military commissariat by force. The footballer was forcibly removed from his own car.
This is reported by the Telegram channel “Ukraine Now” with reference to its own sources, quoted by sports journalist Roman Bebekh. This is confirmed by the published photo of the football player.
Denis Garmash in the building of the TCC. Source: Telegram channel Ukraine Now
According to the media, the former Dynamo player was subjected to force by the military commissariat, as evidenced by the torn pocket on his sweatshirt.
“Employees of the Shevchenkivskyi TCC in Kyiv pulled Garmash out of the car by force: this is evidenced by the torn pocket on his sweatshirt,” the message says.
The capital’s public media reports that Garmash was detained “at night with the use of force,” and that the Pechersk RCC offered him a $25,000 bail, but he refused.
Additionally, it is reported that the former Dynamo member will soon go to the POW camp.
What the CCC says
The TCC clarified that the National Police took Garmash to the Pechersk RTC for personal data verification. At the same time, the footballer did not have a reservation or deferral from mobilization.
After passing the military medical commission and talking to recruiters, Garmash decided to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The TCC does not say which unit the former footballer will join, but notes that the choice was made voluntarily.
“After passing the VLC and communicating with recruiters, he chose to serve in one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He has not received any complaints about illegal actions of the military personnel of the territorial center for recruitment and social support,” the TCC said in a statement.
The TCC denied the information spread in social media about the use of force against Denys Harmash or extortion of bribes.
Were there any complaints about the TCC’s actions?
The agency emphasized that Denys Harmash had not received any complaints about the misconduct of the TCC employees. The information about alleged forceful pressure or bribe extortion was called false.
Appeal to citizens
The CCC appealed to Ukrainians to check the sources of information and not to spread unverified or manipulative messages that could cause social tension.
What is known about Denys Harmash
denys Garmash, 35, is a well-known Ukrainian footballer who plays as a midfielder. From 2007 to 2023, he played for Dynamo Kyiv, where he won three league titles and four Ukrainian Cups. He also played for the Ukrainian national team: he played 31 matches and scored two goals.
Together with Kyiv, Denys became the champion of Ukraine three times (2015, 2016, 2021), the winner of the Ukrainian Cup three times (2014, 2015, 2021) and the winner of the Ukrainian Super Cup 4 times (2011, 2016, 2018, 2019).
From 2011 to 2021, Garmash was called up to the Ukrainian national team. He played 31 matches for the national team and scored two goals.
In recent years, he has played for Croatian side Osijek, Metalist 1925 and second-league club Lisne from Kyiv region.
At the beginning of the current club season, Denys played for FC Lisne in the Second League of the Ukrainian Championship, but the club withdrew from the draw due to lack of funding.
In early 2025, Denys Harmash announced his retirement.
