Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories celebrate Ukraine's Defenders Day, a day for those who are fighting for their freedom. Yellow Ribbon activists unfolded the Ukrainian flag in Donetsk. Patriotic leaflets of support appeared across Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia🧵

On Defenders Day, we share the story of Brittney from Canada, who joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Brittney is an FPV drone pilot and a part of A Woman Can! — an information campaign by the VETERANKA movement about the role of women in the military. 🧵👇

Kostiantynivka was a peaceful city near Donetsk with ~80,000 residents. A historical capital of the glass industry, one of Ukraine’s largest industrial centers and a railway hub. For 3.5 years, russia has been turning it into ruins. Help protect Ukrainian cities: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and Daria Herasymchuk, an advisor to the President of Ukraine for Children's Rights and Children's Rehabilitation, visited the Martyrology to honor the memory of children killed by russia🕯️

“You were the best person I have ever known. Words cannot express how deeply I love you.” Yaroslav and Bohdana had been married for less than 2 weeks when russia murdered the newlywed in Dnipro.

Today's Defenders Day in Ukraine. Our defenders are addressing the world to remind everyone what Ukraine is fighting for: a safe childhood for children, peaceful land, internationally recognized borders, justice for every innocent victim, and a free, independent Europe. Thank you, Heroes!

Behind the shattered glass, a scene of defiance — a morning commute. What should be routine is colored by war. Across Ukraine, scenes like this have become emblematic of a people who persevere amidst daily russian attacks. Against all odds, Ukrainians persevere.

It’s baffling how some European leaders think they’re safe from russia, while russia constantly makes threats, followed by drones and jets to prove their intentions. Dear Donald Tusk, thank you for recognizing what somebody can’t.

September 30 marks the All-Ukrainian Day of Libraries, a somber reminder of the Ukrainian authors who were killed by russia. They won't write again, but their voices will never be silenced and their legacy will live on🧵

The ambulances you helped raise via UNITED24 are saving people in Dnipro after another russian attack. Thank you for helping Ukrainian medics save lives: u24.gov.ua/donate/human...

russian terror continues. The terrorist state attacked Dnipro, launching strikes on people's homes, hospitals, and schools. Let's keep protecting Ukraine from these barbaric war criminals: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Not even cats are safe from russian terror. A surveillance camera captured frightened animals in a shelter during a recent russian attack on Kyiv. This is how russia prepares for the upcoming Animal Day. Help protect animals from this cruelty: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Last night, russia murdered Denys and Yehor, as well as their father, and mother who was pregnant with twins. A russian drone destroyed their home in Chernechchyna near Sumy, with washed children's clothes still drying in the yard. russia is a terrorist state killing innocents.

A Ukrainian soldier and his pregnant wife dream of a safe future for their child. Life finds a way. Though it's unfair it has to start among such cruelty.

Thanks to our observant followers, we stand corrected: the title photo in our post is from Berdychiv, as a new study by historian Jürgen Matthäus suggests. Let it serve a reminder that genocide has no borders and can happen anywhere.

Updated satellite images show the extent of the destruction that russia has caused in Ukraine. After 'russkiy mir' arrived, our once vibrant cities and towns were ravaged by explosions and fires. russian aggression is not a 'conflict on the map'. It's a crime against humanity.

You know it's a mad, mad world when people have to wake up to such a view on a regular basis. It becomes surreal when this view becomes part of your life. No matter how nonchalant Ukrainians might be about this madness, let us never allow this to become normal.

Happy Birthday to our ambassador Andriy Shevchenko🎂 Andriy became UNITED24's first ambassador, helping Ukraine in the wake of russia's full-scale invasion. Thank you for supporting children and medics, organizing charity events, including Game4Ukraine. Wishing you all the best💙💛

September 29 is the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Babyn Yar. On this day in 1941, the occupying Nazi forces began mass executions of civilians in Kyiv. This horrific tragedy took over 100,000 innocent lives. Never forget. Never again.🕯️🧵

Today, a russian drone struck a residential building in Kyiv. Among the dead was 12-year-old Oleksandra Polishchuk. Oleksandra's mother is currently in the hospital in serious condition. Our sincere condolences to the family.

52-year-old Ukrainian hairdresser Ilona Revut died of a heart attack during russian shelling. Her colleagues said she was healthy and active, but the stress of the attacks was overwhelming. Many Ukrainians face serious health impacts from the constant threat of russian attacks.

In Kyiv, a russian missile destroyed the apartment of Mark, a Christian pastor. This is the second home that russia has taken from this family. In 2024, they moved to Kyiv, after their home in Melitopol was taken by the occupiers. Now a missile has destroyed their apartment in the capital.

On September 17, the russian Foreign Minister Lavrov claimed that “the russian army does not strike civilian targets or peaceful populations.” On September 28, russia launched large attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring civilians. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight. In Kyiv, a 12-year-old girl was killed. A building of the Institute of Cardiology was damaged, where two more people were killed. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

In the aftermath of relentless russian attacks, civilian infrastructure lies in ruins. Once again, russia targets innocent civilians. Help protect lives — support UNITED24’s fundraiser for AI-controlled turrets u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Тonight, russia launched multiple missiles and drones at Ukraine, damaging several buildings. Enemy drones flew directly over residential areas, putting civilians in immediate danger. Help protect civilians: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Tonight, russia attacked a residential building while civilians were asleep in their apartments.Several apartments in the building are on fire. At this time, three people are known to be receiving medical treatment. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

When a fallen defender is laid to rest in Ukraine, people line the roads to pay their respects. They bow their heads and kneel, and this silent gesture speaks louder than any words💔

Defenders from the Khartiia brigade evacuated a cat from the frontline using a ground robotic platform. u24.gov.ua/allies-of-st...

📍On 9–10 September, Poland confirmed that at least 19 drones crossed into its airspace. Marcin Przydacz, Head of Poland's International Policy Bureau, stressed that Poland had “clearly established” the drones were russian and launched from russian territory.

During the first month of the UNITED24 App, donations in support of Ukrainian defenders were received from 67 countries around the world — here are the 20 most active ones🌍 We thank everyone who contributes towards the strengthening of our units💙💛 u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...

Two years ago, Mark Strong joined the UNITED24 ambassador team. The actor subsequently supported the Education and Science program, helping fund a school shelter in the Cherkasy region. Now, more than 300 children can study in person. Mark, thank you for two years of fruitful cooperation ❤️

This is what a 'normal' walk looks like when your neighbor is russia. Support this fundraiser for AI-powered turrets so enemy munitions can be intercepted and won’t bring destruction to peaceful towns: u24.gov.ua/sky-sentinel...

Ukrainian warriors are fighting for freedom so that children can grow up in a free and independent Ukraine. Donate to UNITED24's Defense program to help make this a reality: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

A 7th grade student from Ternopil, Yaroslava Havryshchuk, raised over 20,000 UAH and bought a Starlink terminal for her teacher, Anna Chorna, who is serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The girl plans to continue volunteering to raise funds for Ukrainian defenders 🇺🇦

“As far as I know, no country has such a turret yet.” See how the turret works and support the Sky Sentinel fundraiser to protect Ukrainian cities from russian attacks u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Olena Zelenska thanked Melania Trump for her letter to putin urging peace for the sake of children and expressed hope for continued cooperation.

Brazilian nationals have helped defend Ukraine in some of the most notable missions against russia’s invasion. What motivates volunteers from a South American country that is seemingly worlds away from Ukraine? Scroll to find out. Support defense at UNITED24: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

Today is the birthday of our ambassador @markhamillofficial.bsky.social 🎂 Thank you for continuously helping Ukraine in many ways: fundraising drones and robots, voicing the Air Alert app, and constantly displaying support for our country. We wish you all the best💙💛 Happy birthday, Mark!

Zelenskyy spoke at the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform, emphasizing that the world cannot continue turning a blind eye to russian murder and occupation: “There must be no normalization of Russia’s war.”

Roman is only 10 years old, yet he has already undergone 36 surgeries after a russian attack. Read his story of recovery and courage.

On Sept 7, a russian strike on Kyiv left Tetyana, a pregnant 24-year-old, with burns over 80% of her body. Doctors performed an emergency delivery—her baby, Nazar, survived against all odds. After 2 weeks, Tetyana died. Her husband remains in hospital with severe burns.

russian forces shot and killed civilians, including a child’s parents, and abducted a young  girl. russia then continued their assault while holding the child hostage to prevent retaliatory fire. Radio interceptions indicate that these actions were premeditated 👇1/5

“If there is no war in the sky, Russia can’t keep fighting on the ground.” President Zelenskyy calls on the UN Security Council to provide a joint aerial defense system.

Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, shared the story of three Ukrainian children who were abducted by russia and forcibly given russian citizenship. She said that one of them recently took his own life.

“Putin has stolen Ukrainian children. Thousands of children have been abducted by Russia. ” Today at the UN General Assembly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the issue of Ukrainian children being abducted by russia, calling it a most horrific crime.

Due to constant russian shelling, many animals have been left on the streets: they have nothing to eat and are in danger. Therefore, volunteers and military personnel have to evacuate animals from dangerous zones, risking their own lives just as they do when rescuing people.

russia carried out a minimum of 5 strikes on Zaporizhzhia. For the third consecutive day, the city has been under constant attack from drones, ballistic missiles and guided aerial bombs. Help stop russian terror. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

Today, traffic on Khreshchatyk was stopped at 9:00 a.m. to honor the memory of every life taken by russian aggression: from fallen defenders on the front to civilians who died as a result of enemy attacks.