University student and basketball player: the young man killed in a Russian strike on Dnipro

Illia Bezbozhnyi, a 19-year-old student from Myrnohrad, was killed in a Russian strike on Dnipro on 3 May when a missile hit the building where he and other students lived. The young man was in his second year at university.

Source: Oles Honchar Dnipro National University; Myrnohrad City Military Administration

Quote from the administration: "Illia was from Myrnohrad and attended School No. 10. From a young age, he showed himself to be an honest, fair and open person respected by his friends, teachers and everyone who knew him.

He was actively involved in sport and trained in the basketball department of Myrnohrad City Council's sports school for young people. He stood out for his perseverance, team spirit and genuine desire to improve."

Details: Illia was studying software engineering.

Quote: "Illia was building his future. He had dreams and goals that sadly he did not have time to realise. His life is an example of kindness, strength of character and humanity. The bright memory of Illia will forever remain in the hearts of his family, friends and the whole community."

Background: Russian forces struck a residential area of Dnipro on 3 May, killing one person and injuring 11 others. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration said people in the student accommodation building that was damaged were sheltering in the basement.

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