GoT's Nikolaj Coster-Waldau takes shelter in Ukraine metro during air raid threat

Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for playing Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, spent a night taking shelter in a metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, amid a Russian air raid threat. The Danish actor, who is visiting the war-hit country as a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, shared his experience on social media and highlighted the challenges faced by Ukrainian civilians living through the ongoing conflict.Coster-Waldau, 56, took shelter alongside local residents on Wednesday night as the city faced the threat of Russian missile and drone attacks. Photographs from the metro station showed the actor resting on a cot in a blue UNDP hoodie, khaki trousers and black trainers. He was also seen carrying a backpack and a bag with his supplies. Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau takes shelter inside a metro station fearing a possible Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters Sharing his experience on Instagram Stories, the actor described the night as difficult but pointed out that thousands of Ukrainians have to take such precautions regularly."Spent the night in the Kyiv Metro. Pretty rough night," he wrote. He further added, "I get to do it one night and tell the tale but there are thousands of Ukrainians it’s a necessity to be safe during the shelling. We need to keep helping the civilians and uphold the rules we all agree on."The actor also shared a screenshot of the air raid alerts in Kyiv, which remained at red alert levels for three consecutive days, from October 27 to 29.Why is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Ukraine?Coster-Waldau is visiting Ukraine to draw attention to the humanitarian situation amid its ongoing war with Russia. In a video shared by Reuters, the actor spoke about the importance of keeping the international community aware of the country's situation.He said he wanted to ensure that people did not forget Ukraine and its need for continued support."They're doing amazing but they need help from the international community, especially now that we're getting closer to winter," he said.Despite spending the night in difficult circumstances, the actor appeared to remain positive as he tried to get comfortable on his cot inside the metro station.Nikolaj Coster-Waldau's association with UNDPCoster-Waldau has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme since 2016. Through his association with the organisation, he has supported initiatives related to climate action and gender equality, among other causes.The actor is internationally recognised for playing Jaime Lannister in HBO's fantasy series Game of Thrones, which ran for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019. His performance earned him two Emmy nominations in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category, in 2018 and 2019.He has also been involved in several film and television projects beyond the popular fantasy series.- Ends