Ukrainian soldier Alex Hook, who was presumed dead, recently posted a TikTok video confirming that he is alive. After reports emerged that he had died in eastern Donbas, he took to TikTok to share videos from the battlefield to show his daughter that he was safe.In the video, he said:“I am alive.” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAlex shared a video five days ago, which netizens considered to be his final clip.Hook, alongside four other soldiers, held his gun like an air guitar and danced to Nirvana’s song Smells Like Teen Spirit. The public ended up loving the video and even commended him for showing his fun side even in such dark times.Alex Hook's journey on TikTokAlex Hook, who joined TikTok in December 2020, usually posts videos featuring him undergoing military training, often alongside other Ukrainian soldiers. He has around 2.7 million followers on the platform and rose to TikTok fame last week as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated into military conflict.Alex Hook gained recognition for his TikTok videos (Image via alexhook2303/Instagram)Hook posted a TikTok video in 2021 where he sang along to BLACKPINK's song How You Like That with his young daughter. In another video, the little girl was dancing on her own to Yagoda Malinka by Russian artist Habib.Twitterati shocked at reports of Hook's deathAfter reports emerged that Hook had died, his fans took to social media to express their shock and disappointment.Elizabeth_@Elizabe40956614Is Alex Hook really dead? I'm seeing so much different information. It can't be.. This is so sad.2:42 AM · Feb 28, 20228Is Alex Hook really dead? I'm seeing so much different information. It can't be.. This is so sad.Liz⁷@hyyhlizHas it been confirmed that Alex hook (Ukraine soldier) passed away? I keep seeing news reports but none of them come from a reputable or known site and he hasn't updated his tiktok in 5 days 3:04 AM · Feb 28, 2022211Has it been confirmed that Alex hook (Ukraine soldier) passed away? I keep seeing news reports but none of them come from a reputable or known site and he hasn't updated his tiktok in 5 days 😢katrina saw louis live ◟̽◞̽@kxtr1nxalex hook is dead?? :(9:10 AM · Feb 27, 20225alex hook is dead?? :(sonder soul🏵@liithadonnnnI hope Alex hook is doing alright9:46 AM · Feb 25, 20229I hope Alex hook is doing alrightpou@yejigmeralex hook 1:57 AM · Feb 28, 2022alex hook 💔ur soulmate@darksisb@Anna26989810 @Jos_Vicario @RichardKneller alex hook is dead google “ alex hook tiktok “ the others 3 idk but he posted a vídeo on twitter with his daughter2:38 AM · Feb 28, 2022@Anna26989810 @Jos_Vicario @RichardKneller alex hook is dead google “ alex hook tiktok “ the others 3 idk but he posted a vídeo on twitter with his daughterJinwoo@jinoo_wooyo@intendairy Search up Alex hook Ukraine soldier on google it says he died and his kid11:12 AM · Feb 28, 2022@intendairy Search up Alex hook Ukraine soldier on google it says he died and his kidGato@_GatVader_@Fish_andChipper There are several twits and some news that alex hook is dead. 10:21 AM · Feb 27, 20221@Fish_andChipper There are several twits and some news that alex hook is dead. 😭Fortunately, there was light at the end of the tunnel, as people expressed their joy after finding out that Hook is, indeed, alive.₁₉₉₃|𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙪🇺🇦🇺🇦@claradeurcullu#AlexHook is alive and i am so happy now #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar7:10 AM · Feb 28, 202210#AlexHook is alive and i am so happy now😍😍😍 #Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦♥️♥️♥️ #UkraineRussiaWar https://t.co/Vvd2DQ9pOELiz⁷@hyyhlizHES ALIVE!! HE POSTED1:34 AM · Feb 28, 20221HES ALIVE!! HE POSTEDThe comments section of his TikTok video is also filled with fans who were relieved to find out he's alive and well.