LUKE Skywalker actor Mark Hamill has sent an army of 500 killer drones to blitz Russia and help Ukraine win back its freedom.
The Hollywood legend has been heading the campaign to raise funds for Ukraine to buy more drones in a project known as UNITED24's "Army of Drones".
The 71-year-old said the latest instalment of killer drones were making a real impact on the ground and helping Ukraine clinch back territory it lost in the early months of the war.
"Very simply: Ukraine needs drones. They define war outcomes, they protect their land, their people, they monitor the border, they’re eyes in the sky," Hamill told Bloomberg Radio.
"I was really shocked because they give me these updates at least two or three times a week about what’s going on and they said they’ve received over 500 drones since I started this."
Earlier this month, the Star Wars icon agreed to be ambassador to Ukraine's United24 programme, which aims to raise funds to replenish the country's drone stock and train fighter pilots.
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Upon receiving the title, The Star Wars actor said: "In this long and unequal fight, Ukraine needs continuous additional support. That’s why I was honoured President Zelensky asked me to become an ambassador for the Army of Drones.
"I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land, their freedom and the values of the entire democratic world.
"Right now is the best time for everyone to come together and help Ukraine stand up in this war with the evil empire".
President Zelensky issued his own statement thanking the 71-year-old.
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"The light will win over darkness. I believe in this, our people believe in this.
"Thank you for taking on this difficult mission of being the first ambassador to help Ukraine raise funds for the Army of Drones to support our defenders. It is really important!" he said.
Hamill isn't the first big Hollywood name to back Ukraine.
Last month, Barbra Streisand announced she'd serve as an ambassador for the Friends of Ukraine campaign.
The legendary singer and actor hailed the "capability and courage" of Ukrainians as an "inspiration for all those worldwide who promote democracy and fight authoritarianism".
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The Friends of Ukraine has 24,000 subscribers who send monthly donations of $24 towards medical equipment for Ukrainians.
Others who have rallied behind Ukraine include famed footballer Andriy Shevchenko, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber and the American pop band Imagine Dragons.
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