In Novoyavorivsk, the Defender of Ukraine Roman Sprysa returns forever on the shield. He carried out combat missions in the Donetsk direction, went missing in action, and was later identified by DNA analysis and declared dead by the investigating authorities.
Sprysa Roman Vasylovych was born on 16 May 1984 in the village of Devintr, Zhovkva district, Lviv region. From his school years he lived in Novoyavorivsk: he first studied at secondary school No. 2, and then at school No. 3, which he completed in 2001. In 2003 he completed his studies at Lviv Vocational School No. 20, where he qualified as a computer typesetting operator.
In peacetime, Roman worked as a driver at the Zdoblew bakery and confectionery in Novoyavorivsk. To his family, friends and colleagues, he is remembered as a kind, sensitive person, who was always ready to support and help others.
On 20 June 2024, Roman Sprysa stood up to defend Ukraine and carried out combat missions in the Donetsk direction. On 30 July 2024, while on a combat mission, he went missing in action. In September 2026, his identity was established by DNA, after which the investigating authorities officially recognised the soldier as deceased.
The fallen Defender is survived by his mother Olga, his wife Vasylyna and his sons Nazarii and Oleksandr.
The prayerful meeting of the warrior will take place in Novoyavorivsk on Tuesday, 13 October, at 15:00 at 9 Stepan Bandera Street, opposite the Kalyna shopping centre. Farewells to Roman Sprysa may be paid in the chapel of the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, where a parastas will be held at 19:00.
The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, 14 October, at 11:00 in the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The soldier will be laid to rest in Novoyavorivsk’s local cemetery.
The editorial team extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Defender of Ukraine.