Early in the morning of February 24th (6AM Moscow time / 5AM in Kyiv), Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine. According to a series of live updates coming from CNN, among the many details provided, Ukrainian citizens have been taking cover in subway stations as impromptu bomb shelters; there have also be noted explosions taking place during the invasion. The Pentagon has also ordered deployment of 7,000 US troops to Europe.
In the wake of this invasion, several musicians and artists have reached out on social media, with posts stating that they are thinking of Ukraine during these times, while also shining a light on the actions taking place in the country. The following posts come from the social media accounts of these bands/artists:
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Anybody who thinks its not going down…. Imagine this.. Too Crazy. Smh https://t.co/IiK1fUDCqD
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) February 24, 2022
Alex Skolnick of Testament
Please be careful. We are with you and thinking of all in #Ukraine
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) February 24, 2022
Alicia Taylor from Cherry Bombs
Ukraine 🖤
We are seeing another major historical moment develop in real time.
I hope this can end swiftly. My heart hurts for everyone affected by this.
— uh-lee-see-yuh Taylor (@AliciaETaylor) February 24, 2022
Metal YouTuber Nik Nocturnal
What’s happening in Ukraine is absolutely f*cked up
— Nik Nocturnal (@NikNocturnal) February 24, 2022
Jinxx of Black Veil Brides
Now is a good time to put aside differences in opinion and politics and pay attention and understand the big picture of what is happening. We need unity more than ever now. #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #IStandWithUkraine
— Jinxx (@JinxxBVB) February 24, 2022
#IStandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine 🇺🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/5bG7jLwLr1
— Jinxx (@JinxxBVB) February 24, 2022
These are but a few of the artists who have spoken out on social media about the invasion taking place in Ukraine. Several news outlets are reporting updates as the conflict develops.
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Words by: Michael Pementel
