Ukrainian celebrities celebrated Father's Day, which this year falls on June 16, by sharing warm and touching moments with their dads or those who became their real guardians. This holiday took on special significance in wartime, when the opportunity to spend time with relatives becomes a rare luxury.

Jamala shares rare photos with her dad

Singer Jamala, known for her tenderness and openness to her family, shared rare photos with her father. She signed them with the words:

"Baba means father in Crimean Tatar. Always an example of insane strength and work, faith in one's dream. Sevem [I love. – Ed.]"

Maria Padalko about the modern Ukrainian father

Journalist Maria Padalko told what it means to be a father in Ukraine today:

"Being a father in Ukraine means knowing exactly why you have been away from home for two years, while your children finish school and become adults. Being a parent in Ukraine means holding children on your shoulders, and then holding a weapon. This is a great honor and ours many thanks"

Timur Miroshnychenko celebrates his son's achievement

TV presenter Timur Miroshnychenko rejoiced at the new achievement of his son, who learned to pronounce "dad" in one word, and congratulated all parents with the words:

"Happy Father's Day Dad! Always be the best example for your children"

Andre Tan on parenthood

Famous fashion designer Andre Tan shared a video with his daughter and wrote about his parenting experience:

"Parenthood changed me 180 degrees and gave me an incredible push, the desire to develop and become better. It is such a driving force when you know that now you are responsible for one more person on this earth."

MONATIK welcomes all dads

Artist MONATIK succinctly congratulated everyone on Father's Day and shared a photo of his sons Platon and Danylo.

Andriy Fedinchyk remembers his late father

Actor Andriy Fedinchyk remembered his late father, who died in 2023:

"Symbolically..Today is Father's Day, and today should be Dad's birthday"

Volodymyr Ostapchuk received congratulations from his son

Radio presenter Volodymyr Ostapchuk shared that his son Evan congratulated him on the holiday via video link the day before.

Anastasia Prykhodko thanks her husband

Singer Anastasia Prykhodko expressed her gratitude to her husband and the father of their children, Oleksandr:

"We appreciate you and we are always there for you!"
Editor: Emiliia Morozova