A European Parliament employee could not hold back tears during the speech of a boy from Vinnytsia

According to glavcom.ua: During a screening of documentary films about Ukrainian children, the assistant to the Vice President of the European Parliament cried while translating the speech of 11-year-old Roman Oleksiv from Lviv. The boy survived a Russian missile strike in Vinnytsia, in which his mother was killed.

Roman spoke about the moment when he last saw his mother, and the translator could not hold back tears. Another person came to help with the translation.

Despite severe burns and injuries, Roman Oleksiv underwent 36 surgeries and a long rehabilitation. He returned to studying, dancing, and music, and received a commendation from the President of Ukraine.

On December 10, Roman spoke in Brussels before MEPs, urging not to give up and emphasizing that together we are strong.

Let us remind you that on July 14, 2022, Roman, along with his mother, was waiting for a meeting with a doctor at a clinic in Vinnytsia. Russia launched a missile strike on the city, resulting in the death of the boy's mother, while he himself sustained serious injuries. This day took the lives of another 26 people.

Roman Oleksiv is a boy who survived a terrible tragedy, and who not only overcame severe experiences and traumas but also found the strength to continue living, inspiring others with his example and courage.