Mykyta Shandyba

The stars in Ukraine shine not only in the sky — they walk among the people. On December 25, Kyiv glows with the light of Ukrainian Christmas and the warmth of countless smiles.

We thank them. We remember them. We stand with those who continue to fight for a free Ukraine. Today, Ukrainian homes are filled with the light of Christmas candles. Behind every flicker lies the sacrifice of those who have given their health, their bodies, and their peace of mind—the Ukrainian defenders.

The UNITED24 Media team recently visited a position manned by the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade, in charge of a Bohdana, Ukraine's domestically-produced self-propelled artillery system. The Ukrainian military complex can now manufacture 20 of them per month. 

Amid the Russian invasion, Ukraine's 154th Mechanized Brigade stands ready. The 2S1 Gvozdika artillery unit delivers precision and power, remaining focused under pressure.

Ukrainian aviation rescuers sharpened their battlefield response skills in high-stakes training sessions designed to perfect life-saving maneuvers.

Journalists from UNITED24 Media spent an evening at a frontline stabilization point with the Azov Brigade, witnessing firsthand the vital efforts of medics who save the lives of Ukrainian defenders daily. These stabilization points play a crucial role in the medical evacuation system, serving as a crucial point of care in the rescue chain.