Ukrainian musicians unite against Russia on Glastonbury stage; say 'we can stop this evil'

Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha and Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala performed toger on Glastonbury’s Pyramid St. Both artists performed toger on st to show unity and showcase a mess to "stop Putin." Jamala, whose full name is Susana Alimivna Jamaliva, was welcomed on st as DakhaBrakha's special guest for performance on Sunday, June 26, Independent reported. performance of artists comes as war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, continues for more than 120 days. 

People cheered for Jamala and band during performance, with several audience members waving Ukrainian flags. Jamala told PA news ncy that y "can stop this evil" only when y are "united" and ded that y are "fighting for freedom, for equality," as per Independent report. Speaking on st, Marko Halanevych, one of band members of DakhaBrakha, stressed that Ukraine has become a "victim" of Russian offensive and Ukrainians became "real heroes of resistance." A woman from Lithuania named Karolina Livsicaite wearing a Ukrainian flag around her shoulders said that performance reminded world about ongoing war and that "Ukraine needs everyone's help." 

Russian missiles struck Kyiv: Ukraine

Ukraine claimed that Russian forces on Sunday, June 26, launched long-range missiles on Kyiv, according to a report by Associated Press. attacks came at a time when Western leers were meeting in Germany to strengn support for Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that missiles struck at least two residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anunced that a 37-year-old man was killed and his 7-year-old daughter and wife were wounded in  attack.  

Ukraine claims Russia lost around 35,000 soldiers

As war between Russia and Ukraine continues for more than 120 days, Ukrainian Armed Forces on Monday, June 27,  claimed that Russia has lost about 35,000 soldiers. Taking to Facebook, General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine said that Russian army has suffered loss of 1552 tanks, 3687 combat armoured machines, and 771 artillery systems since onset of war on February 24. Apart from this, Russian armed forces have lost 243 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), 101 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 217 warplanes, 184 helicopters, 2575 vehicles and fuel tanks, 14 ships or boats, 636 unmanned aerial vehicles, 60 special units, 139 cruise missiles between period of February 24 and June 26, as per Ukraine.  

(With inputs from AP, Im: @DakhaBrakha/Instagram)