"My Second Birthday": Ilona Hvozdova Survived a Dangerous Moment During a Drone Attack

Ukrainian choreographer Ilona Hvozdova found herself in danger during the Russian attack on Kyiv. The dancer said she experienced strong stress, the effects of which she felt after she stopped the car.

Ilona spoke about this incident in an Instagram story. The choreographer admitted that after what she went through she now considers 13 October her second birthday.

The star of "Dancing with the Stars" was on her way to work when nearby Ukrainian soldiers tried to shoot down an enemy drone. According to Hvozdova, the "Shahed" was so close to her car that she saw danger right in front of her.

Today I can rightfully say that this is my second birthday,

— wrote the dancer.

Despite the dangerous situation, Hvozdova was able to stay calm at the wheel. However, as soon as she stopped the car, she felt her body begin to tremble violently. Because of the stress, the choreographer found it hard to compose herself, so she decided to call her husband.

She called her husband, who helped stabilize me by simply distracting me with other conversations,

— shared the artist.

Ilona Hvozdova / photo from Instagram

After the conversation with her beloved, Ilona still continued her way to work. There she had dance lessons. According to the choreographer, physical activity, breathing exercises, and communication helped her gradually calm down and recover from what she had endured.

Currently, everything is fine with Hvozdova. By sharing her experience, she also reminded of the importance of support from loved ones in difficult moments.

Meanwhile, Jamala compared the nights in Kyiv during the war to the film "Bird Box." After all, the singer faces unknowns and fear of new shellings every night.