<p>A Ukrainian rock band frontman fighting on the front who offered to play alongside Ed Sheeran in the UK charity concert has released a moving message to Brits.</p><p>Band Antytila want to play at the Concert for Ukraine due to take place in Birmingham next week, via video link from Kyiv.</p><p>Their message to Ed Sheeran, offering to play at the gig via video link went viral.</p><p>Now lead singer Taras Topolya, 34, has recorded a message thanking Brits for their support, and explaining how he copes with fighting on the front line.</p><p>Asked about his most difficult moments he said: "One of the most difficult things that we have had to become accustomed to is the most important rule in war - always shoot first."</p><p>The two-hour gig will take place on March 29 and will air on ITV in aid of the attacked nation.</p><p>Ed Sheeran is due to perform alongside Emeli Sande, Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol.</p><p>Lead singer Taras Topolya and his bandmates have been fighting for their nation in Kyiv for weeks.</p><p>In a message recorded yesterday (25), he said: "We just want to make it clear that despite the great tragedy that the war has brought to our country - we are strong, united and ready to fight for our victory.</p><p>He explained they started decided to fight "as soon as [we] woke up to the sounds of air alarm in the morning in the capital".</p><p>"We did not consider any other option than to fight together with all the people of Ukraine", he added.</p><p>"The future of our children, the future of Ukraine and the whole of Europe is at stake". </p><p>Before the war, the group played at numerous international concerts, in the US, Canada and France.</p><p>Taras longingly recalled of the past simple joys of "raising children, recording music and playing at stadiums whilst taking part in social and charity events". </p><p>But since Russia invaded the nation, Taras confessed "everything is now mixed up". </p><p>He said: "The days go by like weeks and you can never know what will happen next."<br></p><p>Despite the horrific and "unreal" war-torn conditions the people of Ukraine are now having to adhere to, Taras says they are strong and "adapting everyday". <br><br>The MTV EMA nominated band also includes keyboardist Serhiy Vusyk, bassist Mykhailo Chirko, guitarist Dmitry Acorn, and drummer Dmitry Vodovozov.</p><p>They have only been able to perform their music once since the war broke out - in a hospital to support the "brave doctors in Kyiv".</p><p>The band are determined to play remotely in ITV's Concert For Ukraine, amongst the likes of Emeli Sande, Gregory Porter and Snow Patrol, to use their music as a tool in order to convey their "necessary message".</p><p>He said: "If we are in the concert, through the music we will try to convey the main message that Ukraine did not surrender to the aggressor.</p><p>"We are strong. We believe in the victory of Ukraine and everyday we do everything to make sure that victory comes."<br></p>
