March 29th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Mark Hamill has utilized his portrayal of Star Wars' Luke Skywalker to issue warnings about incoming air raids in Ukraine
The 71-year-old actor, who is a vocal advocate for Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, since the Russian army started its large-scale invasion of the country in February 2022, has previously been named as the Ambassador for the Army of Drones.
In a bid to purchase more drones for the army to use in their fight back, Mark auctioned off signed Star Wars-themed posters in February, with each one costing $150,000.
Now, he has gone a step further, lending his voice to the fight in a different way, with his Luke Skywalker character being used to alert Ukrainians of incoming air raids and advising them to take shelter.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Mark's Star Wars-themed warnings are featured on the Air Alert app, which is connected to the country's air defence system
Mark's voice can be heard on the Air Alert app, which is linked to Ukraine's air defence system and notifies people of imminent attacks.
Those who have downloaded the app will now be able to hear Mark warning them to 'proceed to the nearest shelter' in-character as Luke Skywalker, as well as him quoting iconic Star Wars lines such as 'Don't be careless, your overconfidence is your weakness.'
Once the all-clear has been given, Mark's voice will then announce the alert is over, signing off with: 'May the Force be with you.'
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Mark has been actively involved in the Ukraine fight back, and has spoken directly to President Zelenskyy
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Mark Hamill has employed his voice as Luke Skywalker to issue warnings about impending air raids in Ukraine
The Star Wars actor has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, since the Russian military began its invasion in February 2022.
Mark, 71, had been appointed as the Ambassador for the Army of Drones in order to raise funds to purchase drones for the Ukraine army's defence.
He auctioned off signed Star Wars-themed memorabilia in a bid to raise money for the drones, each of which cost $150,000.
Now, Mark is using his voice to alert Ukrainians of the incoming attacks, with his Luke Skywalker character warning them to take cover.
Mark speaks through the Air Alert app which is linked to Ukraine's air defence system
The actor's voice can be heard on the app, which lets people know of imminent air raids.
He also uses Star Wars quotes to get the message across, reminding them to ‘not be careless’ as their ‘overconfidence is their weakness.’
Mark previously created a campaign to raise money for the fight against Russia
When the danger is over, Mark's voice announces that the alert is over, signing off with: ‘May the Force be with you.’
Mark has been actively involved in Ukraine's fight against the invasion, even having spoken to President Zelenskyy over video link.
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