Murder of Lisa Dmytrieva

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.

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".

Liza was born with Down syndrome.

Despite knowing about the diagnosis before birth, the family decided to keep the child, wanting to "show Liza the world".

According to a speech therapist, despite her condition, Liza was intelligent and capable.

At six months, Liza successfully underwent major heart surgery.

Her mother, Iryna Dmytrieva, shared details about Liza's life and challenges on Instagram to help others with similar issues.

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.

In winter 2021, she contracted coronavirus, which led to rheumatic arthritis.

In 2021, Liza appeared in a Christmas video by Olena Zelenska.

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.

After the missile strike, Liza's mother was hospitalized with injuries and temporarily lost her memory.

Liza was buried on 17 July 2022 in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Vinnytsia.

Her mother could not attend the funeral due to her condition.