Angelina Jolie Risks Life to Aid Ukraine's Kherson Region Amid Russian Attacks

In a bold move, acclaimed actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has once again ventured into a conflict zone, this time visiting the war-scarred city of Kherson in southern Ukraine. Photographs surfaced on social media on November 4th, 2025, showing Jolie wearing a bulletproof vest marked with Ukrainian insignia as she toured children's hospitals and maternity wards in the region.

Kherson, which endured Russian occupation in 2022, remains under constant threat, with hospitals and civilian infrastructure repeatedly targeted in ongoing attacks. Jolie's unannounced visit came just days after a series of drone strikes in the city, which lies across the Dnieper River from Russian military positions.

According to local reports, Jolie was accompanied by a team of bodyguards during her humanitarian outreach, one of whom was reportedly drafted into the Ukrainian Army mid-trip. Jolie allegedly visited a conscription office to secure his release before continuing her efforts to support the people of Kherson.

This marks Jolie's second visit to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in 2022. Her previous trip took her to Lviv in western Ukraine, where she met with displaced families and volunteers working on relief efforts. Jolie's continued engagement in global crises reflects her longstanding commitment to humanitarian work, having served as a UN special envoy for refugees from 2012 to 2022.