'DWTS' Pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy Posts Chilling Footage From War-Torn Ukraine

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy might be a professional dancer in the ballroom, but as of late he’s been fighting on the front lines for his home country of Ukraine.

The ‘DWTS’ star is over in war-torn Ukraine to help fight for their freedom from Russia.

Russia has infiltrated parts of the European country, but according to CNBC, Ukraine’s armed forces continue to hold off Russian troops, defending and retaining control of key cities, and slowing Russia’s advance on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city.

According to Samual Charap, a senior political scientist of research firm, Rand Corporation, Russia has the upper hand in its war against the country.

“The Russians have had a rough go in the beginning, but ultimately, they far outman and outgun the Ukrainians,” Charap said.

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Maskim, who also goes by Maks, has been posting raw and honest footage of what’s happening in Ukraine.

On Tuesday, March 1, the dancer photos and video footage of the destruction in Kharkiv.

He captioned the devastating footage, “WAR. Kharkiv has been absolutely destroyed by shelling for the last few days. Most hit residential areas and there are reports of many civilian casualties.”

The video included shows people chasing down a black SUV and pounding on the hood of it. The SUV tears through the expanding crowd with one person getting catapulted into the air before falling off the car and sliding across the pavement.

Other photos show a blown up car, dismantled buildings and mass destruction.

Many of his verified followers sent messages of love and support.

“Glee” star Heather Morris wrote, “Make it home safe brother.”

One fan wrote, “our posts have been honest and emotional. Stay safe,” while another replied, “Thank you for keeping the world updated. Prayers for safety and peace.”

A devastated follower commented, “Thank you for giving us the non political real news here. It’s heartbreaking… so heartbreaking.. but much appreciated ❤️.”

Maks’ wife, Peta Murgatroyd, has also been posting about the situation in Ukraine.

Last week, she posted a lengthy message to her Instagram.

It reads, “Please pray for my husband Maks. I don’t usually ask these things from my social media network, however today is extremely hard and the next few will be even harder. My pain is overwhelming and I’m struggling, but you sending your positive light and love to him would mean the world to me. Truly, I wish for nothing more. Many of you are asking for details and I don’t have the answers, but yes he is safe right now. Please pray that he comes home soon. Please pray that he has a swift, safe exit. I have FAITH. I have HOPE and I have PRAYED so hard. Please pray for Ukraine and the innocent civilians who’s lives are being greatly uprooted. I grew to love this country the couple of times I visited and they’re in an unfathomable situation 💔🇺🇦.

She also posted Ukrainian President Zelensky’s message to the U.S. Embassy, “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.”

Peta captioned it, “Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects the United States offer to evacuate him so he can stand and fight with his country men. This guy 💥 A REAL LEADER!!!”

On Monday, February 28, she also admitted that she is “going through hell” right now.

“Although I’m going through hell right now and I want it all to end…there is light that shines through the darkness. Strangers baked me cookies and proudly brought them to my door. They stood there with smiles so wide. Let me repeat….strangers, whom I don’t talk to thought that they should get in their kitchen and bake me cookies. They also took it upon themselves to google if I was allergic to anything, just to make sure they weren’t hurting me. I welled up. They said ‘Anything you need, we are here for you.’ I’m a cancer by zodiac. I’m already emotional and these acts of kindness push me over the edge. Thank you to EVERYONE who has reached out, whether it be by text/calls/DM’s/email/comments/street/post office….people I haven’t spoken to in 15 years have found me on social just to pray for me. It’s beyond and it means the world to me ❤️🙏🏻,” she wrote.

Maks’ brother, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, is not in Ukraine, but has been regularly posting about his home country to social media.