Holly Willoughby and Kate Beckinsale led British celebrities to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sharing their shock and upset on social media.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion, considered Moscow’s most aggressive operation since the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
By the end of the day, the Ukrainian government had announced that 137 civilians and soldiers had been killed. Several explosions were heard in the capital Kyiv early this morning as Russian forces continued their attack.
Covering shocking and disturbing scenes in Ukraine that are impossible to avoid, Holly, 41, took to Instagram to ask her followers how she should deal with the issue with her children.
How do I explain this to my children? Holly Willoughby and Kate Beckinsale prompted British celebrities to react to the invasion of Ukraine by sharing their shock and upset on social media
Along with a photo of a tank and soldiers, Holly – who shares daughter Bell at 10 and sons Chester at seven and Harry James at 12 with her husband Dan Baldwin – wrote: “How do I explain this to my children?” I was asked questions last night. …
Meanwhile, 48-year-old Kate tagged Stand with Ukraine’s Instagram account, sharing a post revealing that more than 40 Ukrainian soldiers and at least 10 civilians have already been killed by Russian forces.
Scottish singer Annie Lennox expressed her fears about what lies ahead, writing on Instagram: “Now that tanks, soldiers and military machines are on the verge of entering Ukraine… what now?
Shocking: With coverage of the shocking and distressing scenes in Ukraine impossible to avoid, Holly, 41, took to Instagram to ask her followers how she should tackle the subject with her children
Family: Holly shares daughter Bell at 10 and sons Chester at seven and Harry James at 12 with wife Dan Baldwin
What the hell is the “war” unleashing? Rage of bleeding .. Crushing of flesh and bones .. The collective trauma of suffering from pain, sorrow, grief and despair for innocent men, women and children?
“What” price “should ordinary people pay for the nightmarish madness and brutality of the invasion and the ‘war’? Or is it just a complicated scam? Tactical fear? Threat?
“I apologize for this grim reflection, but I have had the privilege of living in a ‘peaceful’ context since I was born – a decade after the end of World War II – for a total of 67 years. By no means do I take this for granted, and I therefore find the notion of “war” unacceptably disgusting barbarism. I’m sorry friends, I just had to say this. [sic] ‘
Worrying: Kate, 48, tagged Stand with Ukraine’s Instagram account while sharing a post revealing that more than 40 Ukrainian soldiers and at least 10 civilians have already been killed by Russian forces
Tamsin Outwaite reflects on the many victims of the war, sharing a tweet from Guardian journalist Luke Harding, who said: “Our basement in Kyiv is now filled with families with young children. The children hold coloring books. Heartbreaking. ‘
Tamsin signed the post: “My heart breaks for children and families trying to find safe places to hide. Innocent human beings who don’t even know why this is happening.
‘Why is this happening? When was war the answer to everything? Why haven’t the people in power learned from the past? This is completely devastating. ‘
Questions: Scottish singer Annie Lennox expressed her fears about what lies ahead, writing on Instagram: “Now that tanks, soldiers and military machines are on the verge of entering Ukraine… what now?
Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, who is expecting her first child with her friend Ella Beig, shared a video in which a father in Ukraine is separated from his children after sending them to a “safe zone” in the country.
Nicola wrote: “Now I’m about to become a parent, I can’t even imagine how scary it will be. Not the war #ukraine. ‘
Peter Andre shared an excerpt from the headlines about the shocking actions taking place in Europe, while writing: “This is heartbreaking. Really heartbreaking. ‘
Heartbreaking: Tamsin Outwaite reflects on many victims of the war, sharing a tweet from Guardian journalist Luke Harding, who discusses children uprooted from the conflict
Motzi Mabuse also turned to social media after revealing that her husband’s parents were stranded in Ukraine and could not reach the Polish border.
The 40-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge wrote on Twitter that she was “heartbroken” after talking to her “crying” mother-in-law, who “has no chance” of fleeing to Poland.
The cowardly Motzi, who is married to fellow dancer and Ukrainian Yevhen Vozniuk, wrote: “It is heartbreaking to hear my mother-in-law cry this morning, scared and there is absolutely nothing we can do! Just sadly honest. ‘
Empathy: Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, who is expecting her first child with her friend Ella Beig, shared a video in which a father in Ukraine is separated from his children after sending them to a “safe zone” in the country
Motzi added: “Our parents have been told to go outside and stop the water and gas! They do not have the opportunity to reach the Polish border. ‘
Earlier, she tweeted: “This can not happen !!!!!!!!!!!” and asked “prayers for Ukraine and the world.”
In a later post on Instagram, Motsi shared an image of the Ukrainian flag, above which she wrote: “It breaks my heart ❤️ Pray for the people of Ukraine and the world.”
The South African-German dancer then shared in German: “Dear friends, please be sensitive when we discuss this topic with people from Ukraine. It hurts a lot right now, and so does what you’re sharing. ‘
Social media post: Motsi Mabuse also took to social media after revealing her husband’s parents are stranded in Ukraine and are unable to reach the Polish border
Emotional: The following day she called on her followers to pray for the people of Ukraine
Kind words: The South African-German dancer then shared in German: “Dear friends, please be sensitive when we discuss this topic with people from Ukraine. It hurts a lot at the moment, and also what you share ‘
Elsewhere in the Strictly family, Ukrainian-born professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin took to social media to share an image of the country’s flag, and he simply wrote, “Heartbreaking.”
Polish professional Jovita Przistal also shared an image of the flag over which she wrote: “My heart is broken … #solidarityukrajna #nomorewar. ‘
Charlotte Dawson published the text “Pray for Peace in Ukraine” and wrote: “My heart is broken for Ukraine, the country, the country and the people who send all my love and prayers …”
Native: Elsewhere in the Strictly family, professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, who is Ukranian, took to his social media channels to share an image of the country’s flag, and he simply wrote: ‘Heartbreaking’
Solidarity: Polish professional Jovita Przistal also shared an image of the flag over which she wrote: “My heart is broken.” # солидарностсукрайна #nomorewar ‘
On Twitter, Paddy McGuinness wrote: “I had to turn off the news for an hour to calibrate it again. It’s scary to watch these Russian tanks moving in Ukraine, you can’t imagine what the people living there are going through? I really hope that peace and a diplomatic solution will prevail between the two countries. ‘
Denise Van Oaten wrote: “Pray for the people of Ukraine.”
Pierce Morgan tweeted: “Putin is doing this because he missed the last time in Crimea. And if he misses Ukraine again, he will continue to invade other countries until he rebuilds the Soviet Union. The world must unite to stop this ruthless dictator – before it is too late. ‘
Emotional: Charlotte Dawson published the text “Pray for Peace in Ukraine” and wrote together that her heart was broken
The Russian attack, expected for weeks by the United States and Western allies and launched by Putin in the face of international condemnation and cascading sanctions, is the largest land war in Europe since World War II.
The invasion began early Thursday with a series of missile strikes, many on key government and military facilities, quickly followed by a tripartite ground attack.
Authorities in Ukraine say they have lost control of the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the scene of the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
United: Paddy McGuinness, Denise Van Oaten, Peter Andre and Pierce Morgan share their thoughts online
Ukrainian and American officials said Russian forces were attacking Kharkov, Ukraine’s second-largest city, from the east; from the southern region of Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014; and from Belarus to the north.
Civilians gathered in trains and cars to flee.
On Friday, Ukrainian forces took to the streets of Kyiv with troops of the National Guard, filmed in defensive positions on the highway shortly before the sounds of gunfire and explosions were heard as they fought with Russian forces to control the capital.
Putin’s people are now believed to be inside the city, although their exact location and number are unclear. Fighting was reported in Obolon, on the outskirts of the city, in the early hours when the defense ministry told residents to make Molotov cocktails to “repel the occupiers.” Russian forces were also spotted in the Vorzel, Bucha and Irpen districts.
Heartbreaking: The Russian attack was the largest ground war in Europe since World War II; in the photo: Natalie Sevryukova, a resident of Kyiv, is in the photo crying in the streets after a Russian missile attack destroyed her apartment building
Russian troops are believed to have arrived from the northeast after being pushed out by Chernobyl, which was captured late yesterday. More Russian troops and armor are advancing on the capital from Konotop, to the east, bypassing the city of Chernihiv, where they encounter heavy Ukrainian resistance.
Anton Herashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, said Friday would be “the hardest day” of the war.
Once Kyiv is surrounded, US intelligence believes the plan will be for Russian special forces to move and take over an airport – probably Sikorsky or Borispol – which will then be used to fly a much larger force of up to 10,000 paratroopers. who will attack capital.
The paratroopers’ job will be to enter the city, find Zelensky, his ministers and parliamentarians before forcing them to sign a peace deal restoring control of the country back to Russia or a Moscow-backed puppet regime – effectively ending the war without Putin’s ground forces must fulfill the difficult and bloody task of capturing and occupying the entire country.
Miley Cyrus and Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “It was heartbreaking this morning.”
Miley Cyrus and Arnold Schwarzenegger were among the many celebrities who appeared on social networks and reacted to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine.
Cyrus, 29, shared her experiences working in Ukraine, where she shot the video for her and Mark Ronson’s song Nothing Breaks Like a Heart.
The former governor of California, Schwarzenegger, 74, also appeared on social media, where he shared a passionate statement about the invasion.
Miley’s thoughts: Miley Cyrus and Arnold Schwarzenegger were among the many celebrities who joined social media and reacted to the news that Russia invaded Ukraine
Arnold: Former California Governor Schwarzenegger, 74, also appeared on social media, sharing a passionate statement about the invasion.
Cyrus went down in history on Instagram on Thursday afternoon to share his thoughts on Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
“This morning was a heartbreaking wake-up call for the news that Ukraine has been invaded,” Cyrus began.
“I had the most amazing experience from the photos.” Nothing breaks like a heart in Kyiv and I will be forever grateful to the local community, which welcomed me with open arms, “added Cyrus.
Share: Cyrus went down in history on Instagram on Thursday afternoon to share his thoughts on Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine
She added that there were reports that “at least 40 local Ukrainians have already been killed and this conflict could lead to many more deaths, a new refugee crisis with so many forced to flee their homes and more.”
“I stand in solidarity with all those in Ukraine affected by this attack and with our global community, which is calling for an immediate end to this violence,” Cyrus concluded.
Arnold Schwarzenegger also took to Instagram, saying: “My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people.”
Killed: She added that there were reports that “at least 40 local Ukrainians have already been killed and this conflict could lead to many more deaths, a new refugee crisis with so many forced to leave their homes and more.”
“I was asked to do a few interviews, but I believe that the news should continue to focus on what is happening on the ground – the tragedy that broke our hearts and the courage of the Ukrainian people that inspired us,” Arnold continued. .
He added: “I am not a foreign policy expert, so I will leave the analysis to people smarter than me. I know what it’s like to grow up after a war, in an occupied country, and I know that no one wins in or after the war. Everyone suffers. ‘
“War has a way to defeat the winners along with the losers. I have Ukrainian friends and fans and I have Russian friends and fans. As far as I can tell, none of them want that. “I hope that reason will eventually prevail and end this unnecessary war before too many lives are destroyed,” he added.
Continuation: “I was asked to do a few interviews, but I believe that the news should continue to focus on what is happening on the ground – on the tragedy that broke our hearts and on the courage of the Ukrainian people that inspired us,” Arnold continued
No expert: He added: “I am not a foreign policy expert, so I will leave the analysis to people smarter than me. I know what it’s like to grow up after a war, in an occupied country, and I know that no one wins in or after the war. everyone suffers’
“In the meantime, I am with the people of Ukraine. I share your grief and your hope for peace. You inspire me with your courage and humanity in the face of this nightmare. God bless you, “he concluded.
Arnold also shared ESPN’s story about former boxers Vitali Klitschko (now mayor of Kyiv) and his brother Vladimir Kichko, who said they would fight for Ukraine.
“Vitaly and Vladimir @Klitschko, I think of you, friends. “You were my heroes in the ring and you are my heroes now,” Schwarzenegger tweeted.
Fighters: Arnold also shared ESPN story about former boxers Vitali Klitschko (now mayor of Kyiv) and his brother Vladimir Kichko, who said they would fight for Ukraine
Other celebrities joined in, such as Jamie Chung, who posted her story on Instagram: “It’s devastating to think about the horror people in Ukraine are experiencing now, as many are fleeing their homes in search of refuge. I think of families and traumatized children whose lives will be affected forever. ‘
Elsa Hosk added: “Russia has started a full-scale war against Ukraine. Ukraine will defend itself and win. The world can and must stop Putin. Right now is the time to act with the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine.
Rachel Lindsey of Bachelor Nation and Extra added: “The current state of the world is absolutely appalling. My heart is before the innocent civilians, whose lives are turned upside down.
Jamie’s statement: Other celebrities joined in, such as Jamie Chung, who posted her story on Instagram: “It’s devastating to think about the horror people in Ukraine are experiencing now, as many are fleeing their homes in search of refuge. I think of families and traumatized children whose lives will be affected forever.
Elsa says: Elsa Hosk added: “Russia has started a full-scale war against Ukraine. Ukraine will defend itself and win. The world can and must stop Putin. Right now is the time to act with the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine
Rachel says: Rachel Lindsey of Bachelor Nation and Extra added: “The current state of the world is absolutely appalling. My heart is before the innocent civilians, whose lives are turned upside down. If you are not aware of what is happening abroad, I recommend that you look for the right resources to educate yourself about this situation.
She continued: “If you are not aware of what is happening abroad, I encourage you to look for the right resources to educate yourself about this situation.”
Shanina Shake went down in her Instagram story to share an image that reads: “I’m staying with Ukraine.”
Michael Douglas shared a post on Instagram by the United Nations, which said: “Ukraine’s children need peace, desperately now.”
Stand: Shanina Shake went down in history on Instagram to share an image that reads “I Stand With Ukraine”
Michael shares: Michael Douglas shared a post on Instagram by the United Nations, which says: “The children of Ukraine need peace, desperately, now.”
Hailey Clawson went down in her Instagram story and shared: “My heart breaks for Ukraine”, with emojis with a Ukrainian flag, emojis with a broken heart and emojis with a torn face.
Irina Sheik simply shared an image with the sign of peace over the whole world, along with three emojis with prayer hands.
Actor and singer Jared Leto tweeted: “I hope that peace will prevail and non-violent solutions will eventually be found.”
Hailey: Hailey Clawson went down in history on Instagram and shared: “My heart breaks for Ukraine” with emojis with a Ukrainian flag, emojis with a broken heart and emojis with a torn face
Irina: Irina Shayk simply shared an image with the peace sign over the entire world, along with three prayer hands emojis
Nonviolent: Actor and singer Jared Leto tweeted: “I hope peace will prevail and nonviolent solutions will eventually be found.”
Leto added in another tweet: “To my friends and family in Ukraine – my heart breaks that this conflict is escalating in such a devastating way. Please be very careful and be as safe as possible. Send thoughts to you and your loved ones during this chaotic and destructive time. ‘
Actress Leah Remini shared a story on Instagram from Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice King, who shared a quote from her father, which said in part: “Anything that affects directly affects everyone indirectly.”
This Is Us star Mandy Moore shared the headline and link to an article in the Los Angeles Times about what people can do to help Ukraine, adding: “My heart is with the people of Ukraine.”
More leto: Leto added in another tweet: “To my friends and family in Ukraine – my heart breaks that this conflict is escalating in such a devastating way. Please be very careful and be as safe as possible. Sending thoughts to you and your loved ones during this chaotic and destructive time ‘
Leah: Actress Leah Remini shared a story on Instagram from Martin Luther King’s daughter, Bernice King, who shared a quote from her father, which reads, in part, “Anything that affects one directly affects everyone indirectly.”
Mandy: This Is Us star Mandy Moore shared the headline and link to an article in the Los Angeles Times about what people can do to help Ukraine, adding: “My heart is with the people of Ukraine.”
Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber shared a photo of the places in Ukraine that were attacked, with five emojis with a broken heart.
Ariana Grande shared a publication from Rescue.org, which states: “We are with the people and families whose lives will be affected by the Russian attack on Ukraine.”
Jody Turner-Smith also shared an image from NBC News, which reveals which areas of Ukraine have been attacked and which areas are controlled by Russian forces.
Broken Heart: Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber shared a picture of the places in Ukraine that were attacked with five emojis with a broken heart
Ariana: Ariana Grande shared a post from Rescue.org, stating, ‘We stand with the people and families whose lives will be affected from the Russian attack on Ukraine.’
Jody: Jody Turner-Smith also shared an image from NBC News that reveals which areas of Ukraine have been attacked and which areas are controlled by Russian forces
Kerry Washington shared an image of the White House statement in response to the attack, adding Prayers for Ukraine.
Betheny Frankel shared an update for her organization B Strong, which sends “100,000 hygiene kits, survival kits, blankets, generators, sleeping bags to countries aboard Ukraine in NATO.”
She added: “This initial supply commitment will exceed $ 10 million.”
Prayers: Kerry Washington shared an image of the White House’s statement in response to the attack, adding, ‘Prayers for Ukraine’
Bethenny: Bethenny Frankel shared an update for its B Strong organization, which sends “100,000 hygiene kits, survival kits, blankets, generators, sleeping bags to countries aboard Ukraine on NATO. This initial supply commitment will exceed $ 10 million. ‘
Kendall Jenner shared an image from The New York Times detailing where Ukraine was invaded, adding “Pray for Ukraine” with emojis with a broken heart.
Olivia Wilde went down in history on Instagram to share a clip from Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 classic The Great Dictator. ‘
Camilla Cabello also joined her story on Instagram, adding: “Take some time to pray for peace.”
Kendall prays: Kendall Jenner shared an image from The New York Times detailing where Ukraine has been attacked, adding, ‘Praying for Ukraine’ with a broken heart emoji
Clip: Olivia Wilde took to her Instagram story to share a clip from Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 classic The Great Dictator’
Camila prays: Camila Cabello also took to her Instagram story, adding, ‘Taking a moment to pray for peace’