Dmytro Metelskyi was born on September 20, 1987, in Rivne. He studied at Secondary School No. 23 and later obtained a profession as an auto mechanic at the Rivne Vocational Lyceum.
This is reported by Rivne24
After completing his studies, Dmytro worked as a laborer, mostly going abroad for work. In December 2024, he was mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“He quickly adapted to military life and served in many hot spots on the front. He sustained injuries and a concussion during battles in the Zaporizhzhia direction, but after rehabilitation, he returned to service. Recently, he was an operator in the management section of the radio-electronic warfare company. Dmytro was a very kind person, dedicating much attention to raising his son. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting,” said the Defender’s mother.
Unfortunately, 38-year-old soldier Dmytro Metelskyi passed away on May 9, 2026, in the Kharkiv region due to heart disease.
The Defender is survived by his parents and son.
The farewell to Dmytro Metelskyi will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 10:00 AM at Independence Square in Rivne. The serviceman will be buried at the cemetery in the village of Pustomyty in the Hoshchansky community.