As part of the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the 'Cultural Forces' platform together with the Command of the Air Assault Forces presented the music album 'Always First'. This album includes ten songs written by veterans of the Air Assault Forces and servicemen.
The tracks in the collection were created during the war, often on the front line, and are infused with the spirit of brotherhood and resilience. Among the song authors are veterans who keep the memory of the events of the war years.
Artur Labiak (Tur) about the song 'Sumy': 'I wrote the song about Sumy when I was working for the combat brigades in the Sumy direction as part of the Cultural Airborne. I wanted this song to be a support for the paratroopers, for the quality execution of their combat tasks.'
The project 'Always First' has become not only an artistic but also a therapeutic means for understanding and experiencing the front-line experience. The album is available on all major music platforms and will allow you to listen to songs that carry the spirit of military brotherhood.
This year, according to the decree of the President of Ukraine №817/2025, the Day of the Air Assault Forces was moved to November 8. The celebration of this day honors the heroic deeds of the military who ensure the safety and defense capability of our state.
As a result of the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the music album 'Always First', created by veterans and servicemen, written on the front line and filled with the spirit of military brotherhood, was presented. This album is not only a creative project but also a way for veterans to comprehend and share their front-line experience.