Ukraine champs Kalush save dumped war pets

LAST year’s Eurovision winners have secretly saved hundreds of animals abandoned in Ukraine.

- TOM BRYANT

Kalush Orchestra, from the war-torn country, are helping to fund the rescue of orphaned cats and dogs whose owners have died since Russia’s invasion.

A band spokesman said: “Unfortunately, animals cannot save themselves.

“Many of them became homeless due to the death of their owners, who were killed by the Russian military.

“We believe that with joint efforts we will be able to support not only our heroes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and people participating in reconstruction works and medical projects, but also homeless animals.”

Kalush Orchestra, whose band members include frontman Oleh Psiuk, instrumentalist Ihor Didenchuk and dancer MC KilimMan, swept to victory last year ahead of British entry Sam Ryder.