Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has made a surprise visit to Ukraine’s southern frontline city of Kherson, days after Russian drone strikes hit the war-torn region, Ukrainian media reported Thursday.
This marks Jolie’s second visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. During her trip, she visited children’s hospitals and maternity wards, where she was seen wearing a bulletproof vest with Ukrainian insignia and interacting with young patients.
Local media reported that Jolie arrived in Kherson wearing full protective gear, including a helmet, amid continuing Russian bombardment. Her visit drew wide attention both locally and internationally.
According to reports circulating online, Jolie’s bodyguard was briefly drafted into the Ukrainian army during the trip, prompting her to contact authorities for his release before continuing her humanitarian mission.
Kherson lies across the Dnipro River from Russian-occupied territory and remains a frequent target of airstrikes and shelling.
Jolie, who served as a UN special envoy for refugees from 2012 to 2022, first visited Ukraine shortly after the invasion to meet displaced families in the western city of Lviv.
On the work front, the Oscar-winning actress was last seen in Couture, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and is currently filming Anxious People.
Source: NDTV