Ukraine’s Civilians Take Up Arms Against Russia’s Invasion

Residents in Ukraine stood in line to pick up assault rifles in Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelensky called for volunteers to take up arms to help defend the capital. “I don’t really have any choice, because this is my home,” a 21-year-old computer programmer said.

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[smizmi]

Notice their eloquence and do not take it for granted. These are very well educated people with a lot to live for. A lot to give to the world. Do not let inhumanity take them from our world.

[tcokdbe]

Hi, I’m Ukrainian and I’m from Kyiv. I’m writing this right now in the shelter when my city is bombarded with Russian missiles. Thousand thanks to each of you for you support comments, it means a lot to us. Especially it heart warming when I see “Slava Ukraini” as this is our national greeting to heroes. This greeting was always a sore in the Russian eye, they always wanted to ban it saying that this is Nazis saying. But now I’m proud to see how the world now can watch who is the real Nazi.

[PapaSquirrel]

“I don’t really have any choice because this is my home.” Man, that’s heavy

[peppytoto]

Ukrainian people are in my prayers, for the one who fight for their country, you are real heroes. May God be with you

[jessica]

“ You don't know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have “
So much respect for all Ukrainians and also the Russian protesters, you are showing the whole world what true braveness is ♥️🔥

[thelordismyshepherd]

Life is soo unpredictable one minute you’re a manager sitting comfortably in your office the next u’re a soldier. My heart and prayers goes to Ukrainians

[shannonelizabethkelley]

God bless all those people in Ukraine. And the civilians that are stepping forward to protect theirs are heros!!!

[gracepongnarakun]

I am praying for you all bravery citizens who fighting for your country and all Ukrainian in Ukraine and around the world.

[rachelwolf]

I have so much respect for the bravery of the Ukrainian people!

[jeryinvang]

Literally tears bursts out from my eyes when I saw the public taking arms to defend their motherland. Brave Ukrainian, my prayer is with you.

[androiddoog]

I love Ukraine🇺🇦 people!!! I pray for Ukraine people... God be with us.... From ITALY💙💛

[adrianthorburn]

All the good people are with you.Brave freedom fighters I salute you all . sending love from London

[BOATSNAPS]

I am in awe of your bravery.. #respect

[jsun]

seeing civilians, CIVILIANS, just like you and me, taking up arms and defending their country, somehow just broke me. this is really sad.

[JeanP]

Beautiful show the world you love your country you are the man for your country and your fight for your country long life for Ukraine Puerto Rico is with Ukraine, 🇵🇷🤝🇺🇦💪

[lynnmariev]

Slava Ukraini. Praying for you 🙏 Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[nandishmehta]

Unbelievably brave Ukraines ... way to go. May God protect you in your fight against the invaders.

[maximebegin]

From Canada, I am amazed to see so much courage... Respect to Ukrainians, there is something to be proud of!

[neri]

Lyana Mormonts: Everyone from the Bear Island fights the strength of 10 mainlanders..
Me: sounds like Ukrainians..

Ukraine, The country that never kneel.

Before the war I knew nothing about Ukraine. Now i wish I have Ukrainaian blood inside of me.❤️
Stand your ground Ukraine! The world might know a little about you before, but now you will never be forgotten. You are the modern day Spartans. You made the universe fall in love with you.
Sending hugs from Philippines.❤️

[ktownmcville]

The Ukrainians are simply amazing to me. Video after video showing what brave proud people they are committed to defending their homeland. Truly amazing 🇺🇦