Actor Hides in Kyiv Metro During Air Raid
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau took shelter in Kyiv's metro during a Russian air raid alert.
The Brief
- Coster-Waldau spent the night in a Kyiv metro station with civilians.
- He shared his experience on Instagram, highlighting the need for international support.
- The actor is a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and visited Ukraine to raise awareness.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, a Danish actor and United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, took shelter in a Kyiv metro station during a Russian air raid alert on Wednesday.
The actor, known for his role as Jamie Lannister in 'Game of Thrones,' spent the night alongside civilians in the metro amid a possible missile and drone strike threat.
Coster-Waldau posted on his Instagram Stories about the experience, describing the night as 'pretty rough.' He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian civilians during the ongoing conflict.
He also shared a photo of the air raid alerts in Kyiv, which were at level red for three consecutive days from October 27 to October 29.
In a video obtained by Reuters, Coster-Waldau stated he was in Ukraine to raise awareness and ensure people remember the country's need for international support, especially as winter approaches.
Despite the challenging circumstances, the actor appeared to be in good spirits, as seen in photos of him smiling while trying to get comfortable on a cot in the metro.
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