Murder of Lisa Dmytrieva
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Liza Dmytrieva | |
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Єлизавета Дмитрієва | |
| Born | March 6, 2018 |
| Died | July 14, 2022 (aged 4) Vinnytsia, Ukraine |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Burial place | Sabariv city cemetery |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Parents |
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Yelyzaveta Dmytrieva (6 March 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine – 14 July 2022, Vinnytsia), a 4-year old Ukrainian girl, was killed by Russian forces during the Vinnytsia missile strikes. Her death was widely debated in media and commemorated in a song, video and a memorial.
Biography[edit]
Liza Dmytrieva was born on 6 March 2018 in Vinnytsia. Soon after her birth, her mother posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "Meet this little angel, Liza".[1]
Liza was born with Down syndrome.[2] Despite knowing about the diagnosis before birth, the family decided to keep the child, wanting to "show Liza the world".[3] According to a speech therapist, despite her condition, Liza was intelligent and capable.[1] At six months, Liza successfully underwent major heart surgery.[2] Her mother, Iryna Dmytrieva, shared details about Liza's life and challenges on Instagram to help others with similar issues.[3]
Initially living with her parents in Kyiv, Liza moved to Vinnytsia with her mother due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In June 2019, Liza learned to sit independently, a significant milestone given her developmental challenges.[3] In winter 2021, she contracted coronavirus, which led to rheumatic arthritis. In 2021, Liza appeared in a Christmas video by Olena Zelenska.[4]
On 14 July 2022, while walking from a speech therapy session with her mother, Liza Dmytrieva was killed in a missile strike in Vinnytsia. Images of her bloodied stroller lying on its side next to her body circulated widely on the Internet.[5]
After the missile strike, Liza's mother was hospitalized with injuries and temporarily lost her memory.[6] Liza was buried on 17 July 2022 in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Vinnytsia.[2] Her mother could not attend the funeral due to her condition.[2]
Legacy[edit]
- An improvised memorial was created at the site of Liza's death, where residents of Ukraine lay flowers and children's toys.[7]
- A video of Liza was shown on 20 July 2022 in the US Congress.[8]
- A song was written in memory of Liza by the band "Fire Hydrant".[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b ""Вона була розумна та здібна". Логопед про чотирирічну Лізу, яка загинула від обстрілу Вінниці". BBC News Україна. Archived from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ a b c d "В Виннице простились с 4-летней Лизой, погибшей во время удара войск РФ (фото, видео)". ФОКУС. July 17, 2022. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Лиза. Тифле, ки дар ҳамлаи мушакии Русия дар Украина кушта шуд. АКС". Радиои Озодӣ. July 17, 2022. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023 – via www.ozodi.org.
- ^ "The story of Liza from Vinnytsia. The girl was going to her lesson when the missile struck". BBC News Ukraine. 2022-07-15. Archived from the original on 2022-07-17. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "During the Russian shelling of Vinnytsia, four-year-old Liza died. Her mother Iryna was seriously injured". Meduza (in Russian). 2022-07-15. Archived from the original on 2022-07-15.
- ^ ""Час минає, а біль ні", – мама 4-річної Лізи про початок війни, загибель доньки та життя після втрати — Cуспільне Новини". Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Flowers, tears, and a search operation: central Vinnytsia after the shelling, which claimed dozens of lives (photo report)".
- ^ ""Зупинити російський терор". Зеленська виступила у Конгресі США та попросила більше зброї". BBC News Україна. Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Про 4-річну Лізу, яка загинула внаслідок ракетного обстрілу Вінниці, написали пісню — Cуспільне Новини". Archived from the original on 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
