During the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), the hometown of the Ukrainian ESC contestants, Tvorchi, was attacked by Russia tonight. Shortly before the duo’s performance in Liverpool, Russian rocket explosions hit the western Ukraine town of Ternopil, regional council president Mykhailo Holovko said.
Authorities urged residents to go to shelters. Nothing was initially known about damage and casualties.
Andrij Huzuljak and Jimoh Augustus Kehinde, meanwhile, gave impressive performances against a breathtaking backdrop in Liverpool. At the end, lots of applause. Ukrainian flags were waved. In interviews, the musicians had previously said that winning was not a priority. Rather, they want to represent Ukraine as best they can.