Famous Ukrainian hero fatally wounded near Bakhmut
Famous Ukrainian powerlifter and strongman Andriy Dmytriev was killed in heavy fighting near Bakhmut. Communication with the Sumy strongman was cut off on New Year's Eve, and on January 5 it became known that the titled athlete had passed away.
The Ukrainian Strongman Federation announced the death of the red-bearded hero on its Facebook page.
A collage in memory of Andriy Dmytriev
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
"Andriy Dmytriev... Died defending his homeland... Multiple winner of Ukrainian championships, master of sports in strongman, head of the Sumy branch of the USF... Andriy, who is always smiling and sincere! Our strongman family has suffered an irreparable loss. We will remember you, my friend! The flag will be raised in your honour at competitions! Our condolences and grief are with your family and friends... Thank you," USF responded.
Andriy Dmytriev
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev with Virastiuk and Konyushko
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Dmytriev was a gifted athlete and found himself in strength sports. He repeatedly won the Ukrainian Strongman Championships, was a master of sports in strongman and powerlifting, and worked as the head of the Sumy branch of the Ukrainian Strongman Federation.
Andriy Dmytriev pulls a lot of weight.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev at the award ceremony.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
In addition, Andriy has repeatedly become a champion in the multi-repetition bench press, a champion in kettlebell lifting and a champion of Sumykhimprom in tug-of-war.
In 2017, the Sumy resident set a Ukrainian record in the Axel vulture deadlift, without knowing about the existence of his previous achievement, and in 2019 he took second place at the first-ever Highlander Games held in the Carpathian village of Slavske.
Andriy Dmytriev at the competition.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Strongman Andriy Dmytriev
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev in action.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
After Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, he did not sit in the rear, but went to defend his country with arms in hand. Most recently, Dmytriev has been holding down the fort in the Donetsk region, in the hell on earth that is now known as Bakhmut.
Andriy Dmytriev
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Sumy hero Andriy Dmytriev
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev pulls a truck.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev bathed on Epiphany.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Friends and family remember Dmytriev as a very bright and cheerful person: "You will always remain in our hearts! Always smiling! Cheerful! A brave warrior who gave his life for Ukraine!", "My friend Andriy, your red beard and smile will be etched in my memory for life! I will remember you as strong and unbreakable!", "An extremely bright, positive and kind person".
Andriy Dmytriev knew how to enjoy life.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev was very smiling.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
Andriy Dmytriev loved Ukraine.
Source: Andriy Dmytriev's Facebook
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