One of the youngest defenders of Mariupol and "Azovstal", Azov Brigade fighter, 21-year-old Nazarii Hryntsevich with the call sign "Hrinka", died at the front.
Nazarii Hryntsevich died at the front
The "Contact 12" special unit of the "Azov" brigade reported its founder's death on May 6, a participant in the defence of Mariupol, Nazarii Hryntsevich, from Azov.
The weight of this loss for each of us and for Ukraine cannot be described in words. "Hrinka" is a fearless participant in the street struggle for Ukraine from an early age, later — an Azov native who went through the fierce battles of surrounded Mariupol, was wounded, was captured by the enemy and returned to the army. With his boundless energy and inspiration, he led dozens and inspired thousands of people. And his example will forever shine for future generations.
In the spring of 2022, "Grinka" from Vinnytsia, with his brother-in-arms, defended Azovstal for three months.
From the cellars of "Azovstal" in May 2022, in an address to Ukrainians, Nazarii said: "Love your mother, eat porridge and love Ukraine"
He was in Russian captivity for more than four months in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.
In September 2022, he was among 215 Ukrainians who returned from captivity. He was awarded the Order "For Courage" III degree.
After his release from captivity, he founded the "Contact 12" special forces group of the "Azov" brigade.
Nazarii turned 21 on March 10.
