British military musicians pay tribute on Ukrainian Independence Day

British military musicians have paid tribute, on behalf of the UK military, to Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day.

24 August marks the day Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union and The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland filmed a tribute performance Edinburgh Castle last week.

The tributes also featured Regimental Mascot, Shetland Pony Corporal Cruachan IV.

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The band played three tributes to Ukraine: Lean on Me, the Ukrainian National Anthem and ‘Oi U Luzi Chervona Kalyna’ -  a Ukrainian folk song that is traditionally patriotic.

It became an anthem of hope and resistance after Russia invaded Ukraine, with local and international stars covering it.

There has also been an adaptation from Pink Floyd, with the lyrics sending a message of resistance and defiance: "And, hey-hey, we shall cheer up our glorious Ukraine!"