MHP Run4Victory Charity Marathon to Take Place in Kyiv in Support of the Khartiia Brigade

On May 18, Trukhaniv Island in Kyiv will host the MHP Run4Victory charity marathon — an initiative by MHP and the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation, with the support of sports partner NewRun.

The event aims to raise funds in support of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, Khartiia, which is actively defending the Kharkiv Region.

Among the marathon’s ambassadors is Vitaliy, a 34-year-old soldier known by his call sign, “Aristocrat.” A platoon commander specializing in strike drones, Vitaliy joined the brigade in 2024, having prepared for service and sought a unit where his skills would be most impactful.

“We are currently engaged in operations in the Kharkiv sector, where our primary mission is to prevent the enemy from reaching our infantry positions,” explains Vitaliy. “When we have sufficient supplies — strike drones, batteries, and spare parts — we can effectively hold the enemy back. However, if supplies diminish, the enemy advances, increasing risks. That’s why the support of Ukrainians is crucial for our unit.”