Thousands gather at Kyiv's Independence Square for the funeral of Dmytro Kotsiubailo

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Thousands of people gathered at Kyiv's Independence Square on March 10 for the funeral of the Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo, commander of the First Mechanized Battalion "Da Vinci Wolves." Kotsiubailo was killed in action near Bakhmut on March 7.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov also attended the funeral.

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin, in Kyiv at the time, also attended the funeral.

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Who was this brave young man, a defender of the world from tyranny?:

Who was ‘Da Vinci,’ legendary young commander killed near Bakhmut?

It was another one of those losses.

A young, bright Ukrainian who had a long life to live. Somebody who many perceived as “immortal” because the country’s future was hard to imagine without their dedication and patriotism. Somebody for whom thousands, both friends and strangers, would gather in central Kyiv to say final goodbyes.

This time, it was 27-year-old Dmytro Kotsiubailo, known by his call sign “Da Vinci.” He was one of the youngest commanders in Ukrainian history, a legendary soldier, and a Hero of Ukraine, killed by Russia near Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, on March 7.

Read More: https://kyivindependent.com/national/who-was-da-vinci-legendary-young-commander-killed-near-bakhmut


RIP Dmytro

[sprinkleeninow]

1. "Give rest, O Lord, and make his memory to be eternal."

[littlemissmartypants]

2. ...

Dmytro “Da Vinci” Kotsiubailo, commander of the First Motorized Battalion “Da Vinci Wolves”, receiving the highest national award, the Golden Star order, from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Dec. 1, 2021. Kotsiubailo was then titled Hero of Ukraine. (Dmytro Kotsiubailo/Facebook)

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

10. You're welcome, Rhi. ❤️

[TygrBright]

3. Live forever in the hearts of those who love Ukraine and her freedom. n/t

[PurgedVoter]

4. Heroiam slava! Glory to the Heroes!

RIP

[NBachers]

5. This poor kid should be raising his family and sharing a beer with his neighbors.

[SunSeeker]

6. If there is a Hell, Putin has a special corner reserved for him.

Putin destroyed so many lives.

[sarge43]

7. Rest in light, Soldier. Duty done, over and above.

Slava Ukraini

[niyad]

8. Rest in power, brave spirit. Slava Ukraini!

may putler, and all his supporters and enablers, rot in the hell they are creating.