Co-founder and host of the YouTube show 'Ebaут', Nati Hresko, spoke about her service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to her, she joined the Armed Forces in January 2024. This was reported by 'Glavcom'. Hresko admitted that she had long been silent about it because she did not want to face negativity from people who might not understand the choice of serving in the military without being in direct combat units.
'I have been serving since January 2024. It will be almost two years. I never talked about it because I just didn't feel the urge to share. But now I decided that it might be important for the service. Many people do not understand the importance of those who do not hold weapons but still contribute. So I didn't feel strong enough to read additional negativity about myself, saying I didn't join the Armed Forces correctly,' - Hresko explained.
Nati also mentioned that she recently transferred to the 28th separate mechanized brigade. She made this choice consciously, as she believes this brigade is not sufficiently represented in the media. Now she plans to use her popularity to draw attention to the needs of her unit, recruit new personnel, and raise funds.
'I specifically chose this brigade because I believe it is unjustly and insufficiently presented in the media,' - she noted.
Return to Ukraine and Service
Hresko noted that after the start of the full-scale invasion, she began to feel internal discomfort working abroad in the media sphere. After a year and a half, she returned to Ukraine with the desire to use her skills to help the country. Almost immediately, she decided to join a military project and later opted for military service, which was supported by her father, who also served in the Armed Forces.
Since then, Nati has successfully completed basic training and started serving in Kyiv. Currently, she is working on the development of external communication for the 28th Mechanized Brigade. Moreover, she combines military service with motherhood, raising her 10-year-old son Mark.
Other personalities who joined the Armed Forces
In addition to Nati Hresko, other well-known Ukrainians have also joined the Armed Forces. Actress Rita Burkovska and writer Ostap Ukrainets also began serving in the Ukrainian army. Earlier, musician Serhiy Silakov also joined the ranks of the Armed Forces and called on his fans to support his battalion.