U2 has released a four-and-a-half minute documentary film to accompany “Yours Eternally”, a track featured on the ‘Days of Ash EP’ released last week. Directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus and produced by Pyotr Verzilov, the film coincides with the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The production captures the daily lives of soldiers within the 40,000-strong Khartiya Corps on the front lines of the Kharkiv region. This short film serves as a focused excerpt from a full-scale documentary scheduled for release at the end of 2026.
The footage features appearances by Ed Sheeran and Taras Topalia alongside the soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine. Ilya Mikhaylus and his crew embedded with the unit in December 2025 to document the specific experiences of individuals like Alina and her fellow defenders. Mikhaylus describes the project as an attempt to show the human heart of those defending their homeland and the sacrifices made for freedom. The film presents an immersive look at the environment of the Kharkiv front. Every frame highlights the reality of the ongoing resistance.
The production was made possible through the cooperation of Khartiya Corps Commander Colonel Ihor Obolenskiy and Vsevolod Kozhemyako. The documentary follows Verzilov’s history of socially significant production work with entities such as Pussy Riot and Media Zona. By centering the narrative on the second Khartiya Corps, the film provides a direct perspective on the personnel involved in the defense of Ukraine. The collaboration between the filmmakers and the military unit ensures a documented level of authenticity. This release functions as a significant cultural contribution to the anniversary of the conflict.
The ‘Days of Ash EP’ remains the primary musical context for this visual release. The song “Yours Eternally” provides the sonic foundation for the documentary’s exploration of struggle and survival. This project marks a meaningful intersection of global music figures and the direct reality of the Ukrainian front lines. As a precursor to the 2026 feature film, this short establishes the thematic and visual tone of the larger documentary. The film is available now as a visual companion to the recent EP release.