Tragic accident: Ukrainian acrobat falls to death from 15-meter height
Veronika Kobzova (collage by RBC-Ukraine)
A terrible tragedy occurred in Thailand: on Phuket, Ukrainian acrobat Veronika Kobzova died — she was the niece of Mykola Kobzov, the founder of one of Ukraine's most well-known circus projects. The young woman was only 28 years old, wrote Mykola on Facebook.
According to Kobzov, Veronika died in an accident — she fell from a height of 15 meters.
"Today, due to a tragic accident, my niece Veronika Kobzova died. She fell from a height of 15 meters. Young, beautiful, successful — and such sorrow. Veronika, we will always remember you. I love you. Our whole family is mourning," the businessman wrote.
Veronika Kobzova (photo: facebook.com/MykolaKobzov)
According to local media, the tragedy happened on the morning of May 31 in the Chalong area. As the police report states, Veronika was on the roof of a three-story villa with friends and her boyfriend.
She lost her footing while walking near the rooftop pool and fell approximately 15 meters into a narrow alleyway. Her friends, Ukrainian Karyna Zemliankina and Thai Mesiniia Kunasangkham, witnessed the incident and immediately called an ambulance.
Veronika Kobzova (photo: instagram.com/v_show_k)
Veronika was urgently taken to a hospital in Chalong, but doctors pronounced her dead. Preliminary reports say the cause was a severe traumatic brain injury and other injuries typical of a fall from great height.
Police found no signs of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing, and forensic experts are preparing a full analysis of the circumstances. The Ukrainian embassy in Thailand has already been notified of the incident.
What is known about Veronika Kobzova
The young woman had been involved in the circus world since childhood—at the age of 12, she made her debut in the Kobzov Circus arena, which her uncle had founded. Later, she performed with leading international groups, including the legendary Cirque du Soleil in Canada and Germany's Circus Roncalli.
Veronika specialized in aerial acrobatics — a complex genre that demands exceptional physical training and courage. She performed stunts at great heights without a safety harness, captivating audiences worldwide.
Veronika Kobzova (photo: instagram.com/v_show_k)
In addition to her circus career, Kobzova was actively involved in fitness and spiritual practices.
For the past three years, she has lived in Thailand, where she taught yoga and stretching and even performed DJ sets. She has also performed in China and other Asian countries, taking part in circus shows and cultural projects.
Veronika Kobzova (photo: facebook.com/MykolaKobzov)
