Cats during war are a special kind of love! The humanity and compassion of Ukrainian soldiers set them apart from the occupiers.
In dark times, the brightest individuals shine the most – and animals are naturally drawn to them. They sense that our defender is a warrior of light!

Family is sacred for Ukrainians. It supports us, gives us purpose in life, and ignites our will to live.
It's the strong embrace of a spouse, the wise words of parents, and the joyful laughter of children.
Family is what we defend and fight for with unwavering determination!

Terykons (artificial hills near coal mines) are captivating breaths of landscapes and an essential attribute of our Donetsk region. You won't find these expanses, landscapes and scents anywhere else.
Today, they are burning and again soaked with the blood of our defenders.

'Then, in February, my war for Kharkiv began, but now I understand that the Armed Forces are fighting for all of Ukraine, Europe, and the world'
– Stefan, a combat medic in the 111 TDF Brigade.

Strong and unyielding
📷108 TDF Brigade

Our soldiers risk their lives every day. Their path to combat positions leads through broken roads, minefields, and areas of constant shelling. Despite all the dangers, they move forward because they understand that the fate of our homeland depends on them.

Tactical and medical skills are equally important on a battlefield.
📷115 TDF Brigade

'I did not have a combat experience before, but this does not matter – it is my country'
- Viacheslav from the 122 TDF Brigade, an awardee of the 'Golden Cross' sign.

Trench warfare is one of the most challenging though typical infantry tasks; in particular, one should master shooting from both shoulders equally – so the fighters of the 141 TDF Battalion train all the actions to automatism.

Mortar gunners are true artists. They skillfully present unforgettable fireworks to the enemy. But when there's a bit of time, they write 'greetings' on the shells. With every precise shot, they bring us closer to Victory and the occupiers closer to hell.
📷116 TDF Brigade

Under the cover of night, our soldiers from the 108 TDF Brigade strive to synchronize with their weapons.
Aiming in these conditions isn't just a challenge; it's mastery – and training is a step towards effectively defending our land.

Meet callsign 'Phoenix,' a riflewoman – brave, vibrant, and a true mascot of her unit.
– I joined the army before the full-scale invasion, realizing that fighting was inevitable, just a matter of time. I got my callsign because I restore my strength quickly.
📷119 TDF Brigade

Mom is the one who first meets us in this world, who always knows more about us than we do about ourselves. And her loving heart can sense from thousands of miles away whether everything is okay with us.
May her motherly faith and love always support you and lead you to victory!

Ukrainian women - unbreakable, free, and strong.
📷127 TDF Brigade

With love in our hearts
📷109 TDF Brigade

The European community was the first to come to our aid – it provided us with weapons and munition and accepted our refugees - women and children.
Today, we defend the values that once formed the basis of the European Union: freedom, independence, democracy, and justice.

M2 Browning - a legendary weapon still in service.
This .50 inch (12.7 mm) caliber machine gun developed during WWI is not retiring yet. In the skilled hands of fighters from the 127 TDF Brigade it is very effective against Russian infantry, which regularly storms our positions.

We came to fight, not to sit back, not for medals or ranks - we came to end the war as soon as possible, because our primary goal is to drive Moscow's invaders out of our land, celebrate Victory, and return to our families.

Today, we honor those who defended our land and the world from the Nazis. We celebrate the heroism of our people and their contribution to the joint Victory.

For six long years, from 1939 to 1945, Ukrainians fought shoulder to shoulder with other nations for our land, for the

We are the power that returns our own!