The Ukrainian group Antitila presented the song Fortress Bazmut, dedicated to the city, which has been holding back the advance of Russian invaders for several months. The band members said that the song is a dedication to the strength and feat of the Ukrainian people and the military, who are fighting against the unjustified aggression of Russia.

It was written in order to raise the spirit of the military, who stand guard over our country, hold the front and a hot piece of land, another symbol of perseverance, courage and strength - the city of Bakhmut.

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“We, as musicians, understood that we needed to do something inspiring, with which we would like to tear the ground, go into battle, stand and not retreat.. But as citizens with combat experience, we understand that our work and our task must be done calmly, as we were taught, and that behind our backs, behind the backs of those who right now with weapons against the invaders is the future of Ukraine. And no matter what happens around you, you must pull yourself together and do everything that depends on you in the best possible way..

It so happened that we have experienced enough such situations, therefore, like no one else, we understand what we sing about and what our brothers stand for in the most hellish part of the world today, ”said the leader of the band Taras Topolya.

According to the National Police, about six thousand residents remain in Bakhmut, 200 of whom are children.. Russian troops are stepping up pressure on the city, sending in waves of militants to break Ukrainian resistance and attacking supply lines in a bloody campaign aimed at securing Moscow's first significant battlefield victory in months..