A 31-year-old named Serhiy Hrytchyn was killed near his home on May 24, 2022, in the city of Lyman, Donetsk Oblast, due to shelling, according to a Telegram post. Hrytchyn was born in the village of Dronivka, Donetsk Oblast, and lived in Lyman.

Colleagues described Hrytchyn as kind, sincere, cheerful, and responsible, stating, "Light and eternal memory to our colleague, a professional in his field, a reliable friend, a friendly person. The memory of Serhiy will forever live in the hearts of those who worked alongside him for many years."