Like rest of the world, I’ve been glued to the coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for the last two days or so.
The scenes are heartbreaking as we watch a country in Europe in the midst of the most aggressive invasion since World War II. Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, millions will become refugees, thousands upon thousands (or God forbid more) will die, and for those who escape death, there probably won’t be much left of their home when they return.
But as heartbreaking as the scenes are, it’s just as inspiring to watch Ukrainians take up arms and answer the call to defend their country. Ukraine is passing out weapons to anybody willing to fight – and from what we’ve seen in the media, it seems like most of them are ready to fight like hell.
Even the former Ukrainian president is out on the streets with machine guns fighting for his country.
Badass.
And yesterday, video emerged of 13 brave Ukrainian border guards on Ukraine’s Snake Island delivering a final message to a Russian warship as it ordered them to surrender or be attacked:
“Russian warship, go fuck yourself.”
Sadly, the Russians opened fire and all 13 of the Ukrainian guards were killed, but now the video of these heroes and their badass final stand is going viral.
The Ukrainian government has confirmed the authenticity of the video, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the brave soldiers will be bestowed with the title “Hero of Ukraine,” the highest honor the Ukrainian leader can award.
A well deserved honor for 13 heroes who stood their ground until the end fighting for their country.
God bless the brave people of Ukraine fighting for their country.
