THE flag of Ukraine is flying proudly on top of the Malvern Hills.
At some point this weekend someone fixed the yellow and blue flag to Worcestershire Beacon on the range marking the border between Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Walkers have been taking pictures with the banner which has been placed as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
RELATED NEWS:
- Herefordshire schoolchildren's message of support for Ukraine
- Hereford charity speaks out about 'dire' situation in Ukraine
- Ukrainian living in Herefordshire tells of fears for her family
- Herefordshire man's protest at Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia invaded its neighbour just over two weeks ago causing an estimated 9,000 deaths, according to Reuters.
The Russian invasion has also sent 1.7 million people fleeing Ukraine, creating what the head of the UN refugee agency called “the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since” the Second World War.
Rob Smith, from Malvern saw the flag flying while enjoying a walk along the hills on Sunday (March 7).
Mr Smith, who took this video, said: "It is very poignant and emotional to see the Ukrainian flag flying over the Malvern Hills and makes you think about the unnecessary suffering of our fellow human beings."
The flag, which has been duct-taped to the summit marker, has caught the attention of people using the hills.
Went for a walk in the Malvern Hills and found this at the top. Amazing to see such support for Ukraine, but also incredible something like this can still happen in 2022. Here’s hoping for a peaceful resolution <3 #IStandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/IA9PgcJr6y
— Dr Tom Crawford (@tomrocksmaths) March 6, 2022
Dr Tom Crawford tweeted: "Went for a walk in the Malvern Hills and found this at the top.
"Amazing to see such support for Ukraine, but also incredible something like this can still happen in 2022.
"Here’s hoping for a peaceful resolution <3 #IStandWithUkraine."
Today I am being both anti-war and pro-biscuit right at the top of the Malvern Hills pic.twitter.com/VEpwmXWckH
— The B Dog (@montythedog) March 6, 2022
The flag has been adorned with a handwritten Lord's Prayer along with some daffodils at the base of the summit marker.
Russia has announced yet another limited cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine, although the evacuation routes were mostly leading to Russia and its ally Belarus.
Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of resorting to “medieval siege” tactics in some places, and in one encircled city, Mariupol, there was no sign yet of an evacuation.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel