WE’RE WITH U ALL

U2 stars in ‘show of solidarity’ at bomb shelter after Zelensky invite

- ALISON O’REILLY

BONO and The Edge put on a surprise gig yesterday in a bomb shelter in Kyiv to show their support for the Ukrainian people.

The Dublin rockers performed with local soldiers following an invite from President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Pictures of the performance in Khreschatyk metro station went viral after they emerged on social media.

The images came after U2 posted the news on Twitter saying: “President Zelensky invited us to perform in Kyiv as a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and so that's what we've come to do.

Bono and The Edge Stand with Ukraine” Bono showered praise on the country's people they fight for their “freedom" during the performance.

The stars performed some of their classics including Sunday Bloody Sunday and With or Without You following air raid sirens which were heard through the night.

Bono said: “The people in Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you are fighting for all of us who love freedom. We pray that you will enjoy some of that peace soon”

He also acknowledged Ireland's own struggles and conflicts and the sometimes challenging relationship it had with the UK.

Bono and The Edge were joined by Ukrainian singer Taras Topolya from Antytila band who is now serving in the army.