The Moped-Riding Granny Giving Ukrainian Troops Food And Shelter

Klavdia Ivanivna has sheltered Ukrainian soldiers in her home during shelling of her village. She prepares meals for the troops, takes care of their personal hygiene, and provides them with a place to rest. The 67-year-old also delivers food to checkpoints where Ukrainian soldiers are on duty.
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[@Gool349]

an embodiment of the ukranian fighting spirit and a true hero!

[@user-kl4gk3ji7g]

😁

[@m80116]

The WAR is WON with people like this woman... admiration.

[@johannesnicolaas]

What a strong lady! If this is an exemple of Ukraininan attitude then you know the Russians don\t have a change!

[@mike4480]

100%…………………….Russians don’t have a “ chance “…💙💛💙

[@gloriarangott8803]

YES!!!! She is the finest example of who the wonderful Ukrainian people are ❤️

[@somosgenel]

I really hope that NOTHING BAD happens to this awesome lady. May Peace return to Ukrainiya

[@Rafael-xt1nm]

No way. Like she said, she now has hundreds of sons, and they'll watch out for her for sure. Amazing lady.

[@Liza03V]

All for one and one for all. What a great lady! Slava Ukraini. She has 200 sons now.🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@docinparadise]

I so hope at least one of them remembers her when they win and get to go home. She has replaced her son with 200 sons. But if they all leave her, her grief will finally come….200 fold. The worst thing in the world is to be old and useless.

[@artmcteagle]

That food looked good! What a morale booster hot food is to cold soldiers! Good ol' Granny! I'm saddened by her loss. Slava Ukraine! Heroiam slava!

[@eddale5557]

Think what a morale boost this woman are for the soldiers when she come with all this nice hot food to them?? god save her soul!!

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

OMG! Thank you for doing this story!💝💯 Does Zelensky know about this brave, dedicated, devoted lady? She deserves recognition for her bravery and kindness. I am sure there are hundreds of others like her, quietly doing the Right Thing. I am so inspired by this lady. She puts things into perspective on what it means to be devoted to the right cause and doing the right thing. In the comments below, I too hope deeply that nothing will happen to her. This lady is an outstanding person in this troubled world. Bravo to Ukraine soldiers for protecting her and honouring her. She clearly loves you very much.❤‍🩹 💪🇺🇦💙 💝🇨🇦🍁

[@shooster5884]

She will have many sons after the war. These soldiers will not forget her and how she mothered them in their most difficult times.

[@rafaelparra5709]

It's a great woman, instead of crying for her son, she is helping their "new sons", the Ukranian soldiers 🙂👍🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[@andyhurrell]

She deserves a medal (or three). Slava Ukraine!

[@Davi_7]

Such a hero! Героям слава! 🇺🇦💪

[@roberthegarty1121]

She is a true hero

[@mrstoner2udude799]

Everyday its one Ukrainian more amazing than the last. 💛💙

[@Glostahdude]

The Ukrainian people NEVER cease to amaze me!! Especially the women! The women are fighting up there with the men! The way the women support their men and any Ukrainian fighters amazes me. Fills me with a desire to do more. To see what I can do for the people of Ukraine, an ocean and more away…. Extremely inspiring!! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ✌️

[@xuantran-ok6tr]

A God mother of Ukrainian soldiers . Bless her heart ! 💖🙏

[@hansericsson7058]

Babushka on moped that stay (despite shelling) and feed soldiers is a real hero, Slava Ukraini Heroyam Slava! Love and respect from Sweden💛💙

[@anderssvensk4317]

What a hero! She's doing God's work. May the Lord bless her and protect her. 🙏

[@MrJdsenior]

Ukrainian grannies (babushkas) tend to be awesome, from what I've seen. They are some feisty gals. :-) I'm thinking of the one I saw give weapons and another a couple of ammo belts to liberating Ukrainian forces, that they TOOK from the Russians! OMG. I also saw one who had literally lost everything she owned, except one thing, the Ukrainian flag that she boxed and buried, and was holding up when the liberators passed. They also hand out lots of cookies and love, but that's kind of similar to grandmas the world over. :-)

[@RedTitan5]

This woman is hero in her own right

[@drevil4454]

In the old South African army (1970's -1980's) we also had an old lady that would drive around at night bringing soldiers food. She also lost her son. We loved her dearly...

[@asanitationstompout8473]

Protect her at all costs 💪🏿😤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@FM-CAgdvibes1]

She is the embodiment of resilience and strength. A living example of the incredible and invisible spirit ✨️ of Ukraine 🇺🇦. Slava Ukraini Heroyam Slava 💙 💛 ❤️

[@aormonde]

made me cry. Slava Ukraini

[@ivancho5854]

And smile. 👍

[@imaginemetoo]

Human kindness is overflowing... The indomitable spirit of Ukranian people sets example to us all! Bless this dear lady helping others while nursing a broken heart! Ukraine will win without doubt! SLAVA UKRAINI HEROES 🇺🇦🇺🇦 Love and deep respect Ukrainian cousins 💙💛🇺🇦✌️

[@corazonagoncillo2699]

God bless this great lady. She turned her grief to making a big difference in other people's lives!

[@user-to1mk2um3h]

😀 😘 💕 Be Strong 💪 👏 Wonderful 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mamma. Be Healthy and May You will Never know any Sorrow in Your Life. May You Will always have Happiness 😊 🥰 in your life. Thank You for Your Wonderful Delicious Food to Ukraine Soldiers. Love 💕 You. 🙏 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦. Efrat. 🇮🇱 Israel

[@jennipeet622]

Wonderful lady that adopted all of her sons

[@EvarDion]

She is a true hero.. a spirit like that cannot be defeated... I hope she survives so that she can live out the rest of her life in peace..

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Bless her heart. Slava Ukraini !

[@thegreenhomefront]

She let her grief grow her heart bigger to welcome hundreds of sons. They won't let her be forgotten.

[@PapaGringo1]

Saint Granny. Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦

[@logicalsgt8829]

Hero… grandma. Can you feel the love… thank you.

[@philliphall5198]

So many heroes in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Love the support of the Ukraine soldiers

[@susansmith9263]

What a wonderful, selfless woman. God keep and protect her and may her son rest in peace.⚘ 💙💛🙏💙💛🙏💙💛🙏 🇺🇲 🇺🇦

[@lukeamato2348]

Keep this amazing woman safe

[@paintballusa1658]

So nice 💙💛 God bless this lady 🙏🏻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✊

[@donnieyoung6766]

Need more people like this she has such a big heart may Jesus guide her steps .

[@len4319]

Wow! How a good idea cooking and care for the Ukraine soldiers. She make her life wonderful could cure her grieve for her lost soldier son. Hope and pray God will protect her and give her a good health. God bless her and to all Ukrainians. God help to end the war. In the mighty name of Jesus is justice and Judgement. 🙏 🌈🌻💕

[@lyn.267]

God will 🙏 protect you Ukrainian military Mommy. Take care and always be safe 💛 💗. God bless you

[@alicehicks9500]

💕💕 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥ ❤ Go Nanna go xxx

[@timmyeades7908]

Klavdia is humanity personified. Safe travels and warm wishes. Slava Ukraine.

[@ssss-zg2ym]

Glory Glory Glory Glory to Ukraine ❤️❤️❤️

[@alexanderdantonio8999]

Please be safe and someone get her a helmet 🙏⛑️

[@Mortthemoose]

That's what I was thinking....she needs a helmet and a bulletproof vest. Knowing the Ukrainian troops though, they've probably already given them to her. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🌍💜🕊️☮️🇺🇦💐

[@bron1292]

Wow !!!! You’re a wonderful Good Samaritan. What a example for us all. I’m so sorry for the great loss you have suffered. Your son would be so proud of your tireless work. Victory and Peace for Ukrainians! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@davidbarr9343]

A very brave lady!🏋️🇺🇦👏🇬🇧

[@aureliocorrida6115]

Slava Ukraine!!! God’s be…

[@Weisior]

I wish all the best luck, a lot of health and a peaceful future for mamushka and all her brave sons!

[@catwhisperer968]

God Speed! May the wind be at your back & you bring all your sons & daughters home! Slavs Ukrainian

[@cats4terri]

Klavdie you are nothing but an angel, thanks you for what you do, you are an inspiration to us all. God bless you and keep you safe and all the brave defenders of Ukraine xxx 💛💛💙💙💛💛💙💙💙💙

[@lylaclark3977]

Phenomenal Ukrainian Woman, God go with her in all she does for so many Ukrainian Troops on the Frontline near her home, having lost her beloved Son on the Battlefield💔💛.....She takes my breathe away..... such Courage and Caring under fire.... definitely a Mopehead Warrior if ever I saw one 💛💔❤️🙏🇺🇦🌱💐 ! The Ukrainian Courage on display in this woman having giving her Son and All for Freedom and Democracy....... while some Countries cower at the UN in their self Interest towards Russia in the coming vote on Ukraine's Right to Soveignty, and their border's Intergrity .... and their Right to defend it under the Charter of the UN, which these Cowering Countries have signed up to that UN Charter!!! We will remember how these Countries vote at the UN.... those millions and millions of us who helped free South Africa in their hour of need in the 90s, are watching them very closely in this UN Vote coming up.... (and their current algning with Russia , the Aggressor Country, in JOINT MILITARY NAVAL EXERCISES 👀👀!!!).... in Ukraine's hour of need now, in this vital UN vote! We too have Loooong Memories and deep consumer pockets too remember, which was the point of the International Boycott on ALL GOODs called for by the ANC and Mandela in the 90s in South Africa's Hour of Need.....how will South Africa and the ANC behave as a 'People' and a Govt now in Ukraine's hour of need 🇺🇦 as Russia would make slaves of all Ukrainians should South Africa help Russia win this war in algining with them 👀👀. **This South African Vote at the UN will stand forever in Ukraine's hour of need , which is now at the UN in defence of Ukraine's Right to it's Sovereignty and it's Border as set out in the UN Charter for All UN member Countries to vote on..... For any UN Country to vote against its own core UN Charter of Borders and Sovereignty, that's some Self Interest in Algning with Russia a Terrorist State now! Deliberately killing Civilians every day in Ukraine and blowing up all their Civilian Homes , the amount of blood on Russian hands now! Slava Ukraine 💛💔💔🇺🇦 in it's hour of need at this current vote at the UN 👀👀.

[@Jyshrii]

Heroes come in all sizes and shapes and perform all kinds of missions. Slava Ukraini!

[@marcfasten3895]

The textbook definition of bravery!

[@PEPE-dd9ll]

this grandma is now etched in history

[@AxelWerner]

THESE are the HEARTS AND MINDS of HEROES eventually defeating #POOtin !

[@dawidtomaszek5705]

kochana Babuszka 🤍❤💛💙

[@saroshvarghese362]

God bless you Aunty. 🙏 God bless Ukraine and it's people. God save them from evil Russia. 🙏

[@MrEmcklijs]

Super mommy angel with Heart of gold

[@axios101]

She is so GREAT!!! 💪

[@lukeamato2348]

What a great lady

[@weelass3188]

She has channeled her grief for the good of her country. She is a hero. Especially to those soldiers that crave the few moments of welcomed respite from this terrible war. May God Bless her and Ukraine.

[@cestwhat1317]

What a great woman! Slava Ukraine!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’m sure her work is as important to her, as it is to her soldiers after the loss of her son. What a wonderful lady. May All that’s Holy keep her safe❤️🤗🐝

[@Superfandangoo]

A brave lady keeping her son alive in her heart looking after these soldiers, she brought a tear to my eye, She must be a breath of fresh air to them, god bless her and the brave troops

[@samfisherman8507]

Great heart ❤️ only a mother can do!!! SLAVA UKRAINE ❤️ 🇺🇦 GOD BLESS HER!!!

[@BORN-to-Run]

GOD bless her, Lord!

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

The spirit of Ukraine lives on! Brave lady! Brave warriors! Slava Ukraine!

[@dieseldave2383]

God bless this lady 🙏 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@tessietesoro7407]

Dear Lord, protect this kind person for what she's doing. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kosh2001]

God bless her from America. Stay safe!

[@joeylandry4933]

She’s a great mother to her children, the soldiers who fight for her liberty. In a way she is mother liberty!

[@madhatter2465]

That's ONE TUFF WOMAN! I Hope All the Best to Her

[@louisemurray9282]

What a brave lady, God Bless Her!

[@nikiTricoteuse]

What a good brave woman you are. Your son would be so proud of you. I am certain that giving those soldiers hot food, safe shelter and a mother's love is saving their lives, especially when they are far from their own mothers and in such danger. Glory to Ukraine and her people.

[@ridleyramos7657]

She knows what the guys need! Good food, love and and care to keep them healthy and in high spirits.

[@suntareeyasuntareeya5505]

She very good. Please help military Ukraine. From Thailand Bangkok

[@standsalone2138]

What a beautiful soul, may God watch over her and keep her safe.

[@trigger1471]

awesome lady,

[@tffti7058]

what a boss!

[@SjplayinCODMO]

Praying for peace in Ukrain

[@cherylk.2474]

What a wonderful and loving lady!

[@dmansf49ers71]

Bless you young lady!! Long may you help the other Heroes 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@renatakuchinsky7496]

Amazing Lady ❤️

[@GlorytoGod473]

❤ золотое сердце, пусть Бог вас благословит и сохранит.

[@skerhnekia5762]

What an amazing women.God bless her.

[@alexmonis9098]

God bless you, Grandma. You are in our prayers. You are a blessing. Stay safe always ... God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@BlackLukeS]

This is why Ukrainians will never lose.

[@lornalafontaine6434]

I will keep her in my prayers. This. HEROE rides a scooter. May GOD bless this lady.

[@beverleyarscott8589]

My God guide and protect this brave woman

[@julienor9845]

Amazing woman ❤ no wonder Ukraina is winning! Slava Ukraina 💙💛

[@dianegroves1141]

Bless your dear soul Momma!! This made me cry. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved son.

[@susanneg8983]

My admiration and respect.

[@kawythowy867]

Brave kind woman. True patriot and the guys I am sure just love her. Hero! A hot meal on a cold day and some hot coffee just might be enough to make things tolerable...:what a kind spirit.

[@eprofessio]

Great Job Mom!!

[@idontthinkso2058]

Wonderful woman. God bless you .

[@cskvision]

God bless and protect to amazing woman and her new sons. 🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@maryf.1956]

She deserves a medal. What spirit!

[@jaibusby673]

I agree this lady isa beautiful brave person with delicious looking tucker (aka food)

[@gloriarangott8803]

God bless you, dear lady, for your goodness and mercy and caring for the guys ❤️

[@kingfisher301]

Bless you and your Sons, LADY 🙏🙏🙏

[@d.b.1176]

Thanks for driving the Ukrainians to the west Phewtin, we're lucky to have them on our side. Slava Ukraini, Heroism Slava.

[@marianacabrera3311]

We are admire your courage and respect the work you do everyday! Thanks so much !!

[@isabellac1117]

Angels do come in human form! She is definitely a living Angel. Bless her caring heart. I 🙏🏻 she’s being looked after, and stays safe & well. Sending 🫶🏻 from US…. May Ukrainians remain FREE

[@OstblockLatina]

Mrs. Klavdia is heaven-sent! Look at that food! And the opportunity to sleep and bathe in a civilized manner for the soldiers! She lost her son, now she's being a mother to other men in military service, she's a saint! Providence bless and preserve her!