Paratrooper Roman Osadchyi, call sign “48,” was killed in action on November 5, 2023, while defending the city of Maryinka from the occupiers.
He sustained fatal injuries as a result of an enemy drone strike. Roman was 27 years old.
He was born in Donetsk, but lived in Vinnytsia region. He graduated from Vinnytsia Higher Vocational School No. 5, where he trained as a painter. He worked in various agricultural jobs and later in Kyiv, installing doors.
Roman was passionate about cars, loved listening to music, and enjoyed playing football.
In April 2022, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, serving in the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade. He held the position of senior operator of an anti-tank missile platoon in a fire support company of an air assault battalion and fought on the eastern front line.
His comrades gave him the call sign “48” because that was his shoe size.
After his death, Soldier Roman Viktorovych Osadchyi was posthumously awarded the Order “For Courage,” 3rd Class.
He was laid to rest in the village of Skomoroshky, Vinnytsia region, where he lived with his family.
Roman is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, his mother, and four brothers.
🕘 At 9:00 a.m. — a nationwide moment of silence.
The Donetsk Regional Military Administration and the Heroes Memorial platform honor the fallen defenders from Donetsk region.