U2’s Bono and The Edge perform surprise concert in Kyiv metro in support of Ukraine amid Russian bombardment

U2’s Bono and The Edge performed a surprise concert today in Kyiv metro in a show of solidarity with Ukraine. The music icon praised Ukraine’s fight for freedom against Russian invasion during his performance in downtown Kyiv. ReutersU2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge performed a surprise concert[/caption] EPAThe Kyiv metro subway station was turned into a temporary music arena[/caption] Ukraine has suffered widespread devastation due to Russian attacksGetty 61-year-old Bono belted out classics such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, “Desire” and “With or without you”. The U2 star performed alongside the band’s guitarist “The Edge” to a small crowd of fans including fatigue-clad members of Ukraine’s armed forces. Majestic purple lights turned the metro into a makeshift arena as Bono did his best to lift spirits. In a speech during the break he said: “The people in Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you are fighting for all of us who love freedom. Read More in World News 'WAR AGAINST CHILDREN' School BOMBED & up to 60 feared dead as Putin 'escalates attacks' FRESH HORROR At least 60 feared dead as Putin's troops bomb school being used as shelter “We pray that you will enjoy some of that peace soon.”  The iconic rock star is a long time humanitarian and has frequently lent his voice to a variety of causes including the fight against poverty and AIDS. His performance came as air raid sirens echoed in the Ukrainian capital with fighting raging on in the east. At one point, Bono invited a Ukrainian soldier to sing along who called on the world’s support for the embattled country as they covered “Stand by me”. Most read in News SEARCH OVER Missing twins, 6, who vanished while playing in front garden have been found PERV WORKERS Pair of sex offenders employed as staff at family holiday resort HEIR TO BARE Harry flashes chest as he's spotted for first time since Queen's balcony ban WATCH THE SKIES 'Best photo of UFO ever taken' released, showing 'flying metallic disc' SNARED IN SPAIN One of UK's most-wanted arrested in Spain after 7-yr hunt over teen death MUMMY'S BOY I fell in love with my son - the sex is mind-blowing but we're in hiding “It’s some good emotions, that’s all,” said a member of the Ukrainian territorial forces in the audience. “It’s a strange feeling, like being a child going to first grade,” said Olesia Bezsmertna, a 36-year-old university lecturer, ahead of the show. Ukrainians are still standing firm against Russia despite the Kremlin causing widespread devastation and death. However, it has not all been plain sailing for Putin who has lost an estimated 25,000 troops. There have also been reports that the humiliated Russian president is running out of missiles trying to defeat Ukraine. Putin paraded his nuclear weapons yesterday in a rehearsal for the annual Victory Day parade which takes place tomorrow. Ukraine have warned about an “escalation of attacks” ahead of the parade. Yevhen Yenin, Ukraine’s first deputy interior minister, said: “These symbolic dates are to the Russian aggressor like red to a bull.” Read More on The Sun IT'S TIME! New Doctor Who revealed as Sex Education star replaces Jodie Whittaker BEST BAR NONE The top ten Spain holiday resorts... but Barcelona DOESN'T make the list “While the entire civilized world remembers the victims of terrible wars on these days, the Russian Federation wants parades and is preparing to dance over bones in Mariupol.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands, destroyed cities and driven 5 million Ukrainians to flee abroad. AFPThe iconic rock star did his best to lift the spirits of the Ukrainian people[/caption] All you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine Everything you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine... Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Will the UK go to war? How can I join the Ukraine foreign legion? What can I do to help Ukraine? Who is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky? How much gas does the UK get from Russia? Is Russia a part of Nato? Does Russia have nuclear weapons? Why is Ukraine not in Nato? How big is the Russian army? What is Article 5 of the Nato treaty? What is the Minsk agreement? Which countries were in the Soviet Union? What does the Z mean on Russian tanks? Meaning behind symbols explained When will the Russia-Ukraine war end?