Ukraine is set to face New York’s Bravest and New York’s Finest ©Getty Images

Two New York baseball clubs are set to face Ukrainian national team in a bid to raise funds to rebuild destroyed youth sports facilities in the war-torn country.

Players from Ukraine are due to take on New York’s Bravest and New York’s Finest in two charity games.

Maimonides Park has been chosen to stage the matches tomorrow and Saturday (October 15).

The "Go to Bat for Ukraine" event is free, but spectators are recommended to donate $10 (£9/€10) upon arrival at the park.

"This team behind us has shown the resiliency of what it is to continue to push forward, despite all that you are facing," said New York Mayor Eric Adams.

"This is about sports.

"Sports has a way of uniting a country, a way of highlighting what a country is going through."

Edward Caban, first deputy of the New York City Police Department, added: "We team up with the FDNY every day on behalf of all New Yorkers.

"Now we will join forces to help our extended family in Ukraine and Eastern Europe."