Mark Hamill Supports Ukraine with Voiceover on Air-Alert App
The Star Wars fans in Ukraine have a reason to be thrilled as they are being helped by none other than Mark Hamill, the actor who played the legendary Jedi knight Luke Skywalker in the iconic movie series. Hamill has lent his voice to a mobile phone app called “Air Alert”, which is linked to Ukraine’s air defense system and warns Ukrainians of incoming Russian missiles, bombs, and deadly exploding drones when air raid sirens start howling.
An English Language Setting with Hamill’s Voice Is Preferred by Some Users
The app also includes an English-language setting voiced by Hamill, who is helping Ukraine by raising funds to buy reconnaissance drones for Ukrainian forces on the front lines. While some Ukrainians prefer to use the Ukrainian language setting, others like Bohdan Zvonyk from Lviv choose the English-language setting because of their love for Star Wars and their desire to improve their English.
Hamill Admires Ukraine’s Resilience and Compares the Fight Against Russian Invasion to Star Wars Saga
Hamill believes that the Ukrainian people have shown great resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and is inspired by their heroic response to the crisis. He admires the courage and determination of Ukrainians who face air raid alarms that sound more than 19,000 times across the country. In an interview, Hamill compared the fight against Russian invasion to the Star Wars saga where a small group of rebels take on an evil empire.
Hamill Raises Funds for Reconnaissance Drones for Ukrainian Forces
Apart from lending his voice to “Air Alert”, Hamill is also raising funds to buy reconnaissance drones for Ukrainian forces on the front lines. He has autographed “Star Wars”-themed posters that are being raffled off to raise funds for Ukraine. Despite sitting comfortably at home, Hamill is motivated to help Ukraine while people in the country suffer from power outages and food shortages.
“Air Alert” App Downloaded More Than 14 Million Times and Expected to Encourage People Outside Ukraine
The “Air Alert” app has been downloaded more than 14 million times and is helping people in Ukraine get through the hard times of the war. The sound and sirens can be heard every few hours, day and night, and many of them are often deadly. Ajax Systems, a Ukrainian security systems manufacturer that co-developed the app, hopes that Hamill’s star power will encourage people outside Ukraine to download the app and understand the context of the war.
In conclusion, Mark Hamill’s involvement in the “Air Alert” app is seen as a positive influence for Star Wars fans who hear his voice on the app. The app provides an important service to Ukrainians who face air-raid alarms frequently. Mark Hamill’s support for Ukraine will go a long way in boosting morale in the country as it continues to face the ongoing Russian invasion.
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