Imagine Dragons have released a music video for their song ‘Crushed’ featuring images from the front lines of the war in Ukraine.

The American band announced the release of the video with a post on Twitter, noting: “Our video for ‘Crushed’, shot on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, is out now. It follows Sasha, a young boy who endured months of bombing in his town. Sasha’s story is heartbreaking and there are thousands of others like him who desperately need help. Even today, his family is without electricity and other basic utilities».

The band also shared a link to United24, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, urging listeners to donate.

We hope people will consider donating to United24 and raise their voices for this cause“said lead singer, Dan Reynolds.

“Crushed” tells the true story of a 14-year-old boy named Sasha. Russian forces occupied his village for five months until Ukrainian freedom fighters finally liberated it,” added filmmaker Ty Arnold.

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His school and neighborhood were reduced to ruins. He survived the bombing by entering an underground shelter. The video shows his incredible story of perseverance as he walks through the wreckage“, he noted, emphasizing that Sasha and his family hope to rebuild what was torn down and are still there.