Over ten years ago Taras Poplar, Sergey Busik as well as Dmitry Zolud they started them Antitila. Since then, the group has released 7 records, toured Ukraine several times, as well as the United States and Canada, in short, has achieved considerable success in their country (and abroad).

Six months ago, like many other Ukrainians, three Antitila participants put on military uniforms serve in the Special Volunteer Reserve Corps, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, namely in the medical and obstetric department.

“We are here at the forefront. This is our position.” – Antitila frontman Taras Topolya says to the BBC camera, walking through the rubble.

And on the front line you need a strong stomach, which is evident from the words of the musician: “You know, my blood smells terrible. And when this smell is combined with the smell of bombings, explosions, this is the most disgusting thing that I have ever smelled in my life.

Having fulfilled his military duties, Topolia he always calls his wife and children, who are currently with their mother in the US.

“I have no tears left,” says the Ukrainian soldier’s wife. Olina Alios Topolia, Continued: “I’m tired of crying. I just can’t wake up, it’s like I’m dreaming. I want to wake up in my house.” Of course, things are not going smoothly for Topolia either: “I won’t lie, sometimes sadness crushes me.”

A musician, even on the battlefield, does not forget what he loves to do, namely music. In fact, he is already dreaming about Antitila’s next album. What will he do when the war is over For him, as he himself says, it will be necessary to write pieces of joy that will be played with a smile. “Of course, if we manage to survive,” he comments.

According to the BBC.