Former footballer of Kyiv's "Dynamo" and the Ukrainian national team Roman Maksymiuk has been confirmed dead on the front lines, marking a year of hope and anticipation for his family. Since early 2025, he had been considered missing in action, and his loved ones lived in constant anxiety, hoping for his return.
Life of Roman Maksymiuk
Roman Maksymiuk, aged 52, joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the fall of 2022. He served as a gunner in the 25th Sicheslav Air Assault Brigade. Prior to his military service, Maksymiuk gained popularity as a football player, representing several Ukrainian clubs, including:
- "Dynamo" (Kyiv)
- "Dnipro" (Dnipro)
- "Volyn" (Lutsk)
- "Chornomorets" (Odesa)
- "Prykarpattia" (Ivano-Frankivsk)
He played five matches for the Ukrainian national team between 1998 and 2002. After retiring from playing, he coached the "Ternopil" team in 2017.
Reactions to His Death
Roman's wife, Vira, expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported them during these difficult times. She urged people to remember Roma, emphasizing that he was not just missing in action but a loving husband, father, son, and friend. "Thank you to everyone who prayed, supported, helped search, and kept hope alive," Vira stated.