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#Ukraine #DutchAid #Dnipro

Of course this is a pretty heavy experience, although it is a very common event for many cities in Ukraine.

"Heavy strikes, filmed by us in Dnipro!" [7:56 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=fV6vJhDSw8

Quote by FACitb:
"Apr 17, 2025
Last night, on our way to our sleeping place, we suddenly heard a loud bang, very close by. Just a few hundred meters away from us, a Shahed drone struck an open area along the Dnipro River, in the city of Dnipro. We immediately put on our protective vests. Moments later, we were talking with a group of young people about how lucky it was that no people or homes had been hit in that first strike.
But while we were standing there, we saw air defense systems go into action in the distance. And we heard the familiar, droning sound of another incoming Shahed – a large Russian drone carrying between 50 and 200 kilos of explosives, depending on the type. This time, it hit with a deafening explosion, just a few hundred meters away again.
Once the initial shock wore off, we started filming. What followed were at least eight more strikes in the area – each one terrifyingly close.
As far as we know, all of the Shaheds in this bombardment hit civilian targets in residential areas, not far from the city center. Fortunately, everyone at The Holland House remained unharmed. But there are at least three people confirmed dead – including a child.
We’ve heard Shaheds before. But never this close, never this intense… The world needs to know: the vast majority of Shahed, drone, and guided missile attacks that land away from the front lines hit civilian targets. We visited several of the affected sites last night – and all of them were right in the middle of residential neighborhoods.
And still, today we “just” continue our humanitarian work. Because that’s what we do.
👏 Support our actions, donate via: -> frankyandcoen.nl/en/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid

Franky and Coen are not just serving fries to the needy….
They also rescue, evacuate people into their safer housing; they visit and support [and serve the fries] the troops at the front. They visit and support the wounded in hospital and ‘on their way back’.
It’s been a busy trip.

"The highs and lows of our last trip" [9:05 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=boTK2MNHSR

Quote by FACitb:
"Apr 10, 2025
Now that our new journey has begun, it’s also time for a new recap. In this video, you will see the highlights and lowlights of our previous trip."
Donations very welcome at: -> frankyandcoen.nl/en/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #FrenchFries for #Pokrovsk

"Frying French Fries in the heavily affected city of Pokrovsk" ]3:03 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=il-O1fISLR

Quote by FACitb:
"Jul 9, 2024
We have finally kept our promise. During our previous trip, we wanted to distribute fries and snacks here, but local authorities canceled it due to multiple rocket attacks the night before, less than 100 meters from our location in the city - see footage from our previous visit here - - • Friet bakken in Pokrovsk geannuleerd ... Pokrovsk is only 25 km from the front line, with almost daily bombardments.
We felt very sorry for the people who had waited for us. That's why we promised to come back during this trip.
This time too, it almost didn't happen. Just hours before we were due to arrive, the post office was hit by a Shahed (Iranian drone). When we arrived in the city, the building was still smoldering.
After discussions, we were fortunately allowed to cook, but not in the city center. We were assigned a spot in a beautiful park just outside the center.
Without any announcement, we started setting up on the square. More and more people came. Nevertheless, we managed to distribute around 800 portions of fries and snacks in a short time.
Many refugees from the surrounding occupied villages live in Pokrovsk, but despite the war, it was a very beautiful, special, and also cozy day, partly due to the beautiful weather."
Donation link:-> frankyandcoen.nl/ <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #PapaToWar #DutchAid

"Papa helpt onze helden! #oekraïne #oorlog #helpukraine" [3:44 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=nNaVJcRYIc

"Mar 9, 2023
Dad helps our heroes!
Exactly one year ago, this heartbreaking video was released. The little boy in the video reminds us of a boy we met ourselves. He asked us to find his father in #Kharkiv, who had been missing as a soldier for weeks. He is one of tens of thousands of children who are missing their father!
A year later, this video is still relevant as the terrible war is still going on. Last night there were again horrific missile attacks throughout Ukraine.
We have personally visited most of the locations you see in the video in recent months and seen the suffering with our own eyes.
The situation has not improved a year later. More than a hundred thousand people have died and we have seen for ourselves entire villages and towns completely destroyed.
Our actions are for all children, fathers and mothers, grandparents as in this video, for all citizens, but also for the heroes fighting for the freedom of Ukraine.
If you watch this video, you will surely understand why we cannot stop our actions in Ukraine."

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #VictimsAndAnimals

"Oekraïense oorlogsslachtoffers en dieren vinden troost bij elkaar" [ ± 1min]
[Ukrainian war victims and animals find comfort in each other]
by FrankyandCoen

youtube.com/shorts/RmOWd264EtE

Donation link: -> frankyandcoen.nl/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #DenisKhrystoff

"Witness the courage of Denis Khrystoff the Ukrainian hero saving lives in #warzone #ukraine #support" [ ± 1min]
by FrankyandCoen

youtube.com/shorts/37QleyL9jko

Quote by FaC:
"May 10, 2024
For us, the greatest hero of all from Ukraine instagram.com/denis_khrystoff/ is coming to the Netherlands. He risks his life daily to evacuate war victims. Join Franky and Coen as the first to watch the documentary “Where is your home” shot with go-pro camera, He brings the war victims to Franky and Coen's recently opened shelter 90 km from the front.
Franky and Coen support Denis Khrystov and are close friends. Franky and Coen experienced the most intense day of their lives when they joined him for an evacuation while that location was under fire.
Denis himself is also present at the premiere and will have an extensive discussion with the audience present and Franky and Coen after the film. Don't miss the premiere on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. in hall “Het Carmelietje” in Waspik (near Waalwijk).
[Of course that date is long past JdeB]
Order your tickets at frankyandcoen.nl/aanschaf-ticket A donation for the tickets is appreciated but not required.

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #HomelessShelter

"Reaching Out to the Homeless in Ukraine" [1:56 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=AP5qR7EHoN

Quote by FACitb:
"Nov 26, 2023
We visited a homeless shelter in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. There, we distributed various treats and delivered some relief goods."
Donation ver welcome at -> frankyandcoen.nl/en/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#Crush the #RussianTerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #XmasWithFries #2023

"Christmas Rush in Borodyanka: Serving 2000+ Fries, Snacks, and Sweets" [2:39 min]
by Franky And Coen into the breach

youtube.com/watch?v=vnYHbDxqtr

Quote by FACitB:
"Dec 27, 2023
It was once again a touching day where we served more than 2000 portions of fries for the war victims in Borodyanka. We were pleased to see that our guests, despite sometimes having to wait in line for over an hour, were willing to make this effort.
We created a cozy Christmas atmosphere, distributed over 1500 desserts, and served hundreds of cups of hot chocolate. And, of course, we also handed out a lot of candy and other treats. We enjoyed bringing some joy into the difficult lives of these people."
Donation link: -> frankyandcoen.nl/en/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#RussiaIsATerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid Sweets not Fries

"Sharing Sweets with the Locals in Ukraine" [ ± 1min]
by FrankyandCoen

youtube.com/shorts/HVJJCI3qDYo

Quote by FaC:
"2023, Nov 1
Sharing Sweets with the Locals in Ukraine #ukraine #helpingothers #goodvibes #charity
During our journey through Ukraine, we strive to help as many people as possible."
👏 Support our actions, donate via: -> frankyandcoen.nl/en/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#RussiaIsATerroristState

#Ukraine #DutchAid #CommitedToFry

"🇳🇱 Dutch Volunteers Bringing Hope & Fries to Ukraine’s Frontlines 🍟❤️ | The Committed" [26:59 min]
by UATV English

youtube.com/watch?v=U7prWDMqw0

Quote by UATVE:
"Mar 13, 2025
Meet Franky and Coen, two volunteers from the Netherlands who have turned their passion for helping others into a mission of service in war-torn Ukraine. With their wagon kitchen, they travel to frontline towns like Kramatorsk and Sviatohirsk, serving up French fries, sweet drinks, and moments of joy to those enduring the hardships of war. The Committed is a story of resilience, kindness, and unwavering dedication in the face of adversity."

Donate: -> frankyandcoen.nl/doneer-nu <-

#SlavaUkraini ! #HeroyamSláva!
#RussiaIsATerroristState