Roman Maksymyuk, a former Ukraine national team player, has been confirmed dead following his disappearance on the front lines in January 2025.
- His death was verified through DNA testing, according to his family.
- The Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) confirmed the DNA results and acknowledged his five caps for the national side.
- Maksymyuk had been missing in combat for over a year before the identification.
- His death highlights the ongoing toll of the conflict on former athletes turned soldiers.
Family members and the UAF expressed sorrow, noting his contributions to Ukrainian football before he joined the armed forces.