'A Porsche Compared To A Lada': Ukrainian Artillerists Swap Soviet Howitzer For Polish-Built Krab

Current Time's Borys Sachalko joined a Ukrainian crew in a Krab self-propelled howitzer. The four-man team used to operate a Soviet-era Msta-S howitzer and say the new Polish-built Krab is faster, easier to operate, and more accurate.
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[@user-zx5vf9mf2h]

A big thank you to the Poles from a Ukrainian soldier

[@Arpa61]

*Дай Бог тобі друже.* Niech cię Bóg błogosławi przyjacielu. God bless you friend. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

[@ettit6283]

Stay safe friend!

[@maqic1979]

niech żyje wolna Ukraina, niech żyje wolna Polska

[@stanisawmadej9945]

Yes, Polish KRAB 155 mm a ukrainian soldier.

[@trei222]

as90 + k9 = krab

[@goutvols103]

The Polish people must be feeling sweet revenge for all the long years under Soviet oppression and now they can hit back at Russia via Ukraine and make a difference. Thank you Poland.

[@damnbrosky]

we really do!

[@terryandrews7271]

Thank you Polish people

[@daniellucena9694]

How good the polish can give back the hit.Solidaridarność!!!!

[@rog69]

What oppression? By ur own polish communists? Stop looking for attention so hard. And Russia is not ussr and is not responsible. Cope and get over it, immature people.

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

This has got to feel good for the Poles. "Hey Russia, remember when you threatened us with tanks and shit? Here have some KRABS lololol"

[@MaxxIMIZED]

I worked in HSW Stalowa Wola (Im living here) in production of these Krab's. I was CNC operator. Im just proud of my city, Stalowa Wola when I saw this video. Go Ukraine!

[@superuberjedimaster]

Will of Steel, literally. What a fitting name for a city that produces heavy military equipment :D

[@MaxxIMIZED]

@@superuberjedimaster Yes it is : D It is one of the youngest cities in Poland (1938 year).

[@maksik234]

Świetny sprzęt żeście zmajstrowali! Pozdro z Małopolski.

[@MaxxIMIZED]

@@maksik234 Tak Stalówka jest znana m.in z maszyn budowlanych (o ironio przejęto cywilną część HSW przez chińczyków, powiewa tutaj ich komunistyczna flaga, pracuje tu obecnie ; ]) i ze sprzętu wojskowego. Tutejsza zbrojeniówka robi więcej ciężkiej broni niż te Kraby. Szkoda tylko że moc produkcyjna jest niska ale może te zamówienia z Ukrainy powiększą zakład i da więcej pracy dla nas. Pozdrowienia ze Stalowej :)

[@gajowyja6615]

Dobra robota!

[@jn1205]

Respect for Poland from Argentina.

[@Dexter8393]

I'm an average Polish guy. I see KRAB hunting orcs i hit like.

[@skorik7910]

Glad to hear it from elfs 🤡

[@vadimhlotka808]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@cactuslietuva]

What fanfiction are you reading?

[@chebrets]

Thank you Polish guy. Poland strong💪

[@mi24sturm35]

Trump will become president in 2024 and stop aid to Ukraine Jews. Trump for white people #maga

[@davidbowie5023]

Poland is always the best helper, glory to Ukraine! From Ireland with love.

[@Cp-rp5tr]

they liberated Breda in WW2 for me they also earned a lot off respect and will not be forgotten.And its good to see how modern and good Poland looks now!good people .

[@johnroff1941]

Thank you UK and South Korea for the build in these machines.

[@FOX201045]

@@johnroff1941 The stool was today?

[@aleksanderwierzejski1346]

Poland makes the best friend and the worse enemy.

[@Martinit0]

Vienna still remembers. Polish king came to the rescue when the Turks besieged the city.

[@roman6149]

Поляки дуже працьовиті і мудрі люди . Дякую полякам за велику підтримку України.

[@marcinstanieczko4574]

Dzięki Braciszku!

[@danieldpa8484]

There is no better way to use our equipment than destroying Russian forces - from Poland with best wishes! 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱 Bić Moskali!

[@8thspirit]

I am simple Polish bloke and I have never been so F proud.

[@suigeneris3909]

And proud you should be, you have a great nation, full of very moral people, and boy can you cook 😋. Slava Polska 🇵🇱слава України 🇺🇦

[@johnconlon2207]

Rightly so

[@eachandeveryone875]

Hell yeah.

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

You should feel proud and stand tall as a 10-foot Pole.

[@EstebanMataVargas]

I´m not even Polish and I am also proud of your country.

[@genechaas7369]

THANK YOU POLAND for all your help to Ukraine! It will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

[@vegas1a]

Ditto, Poland is full of great people!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@user-nr3th5lm1y]

Yes, Polish tanks have already been disposed of. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6mneqdqh7qhqqc

[@michak8387]

Poland Power & solidarrity to Ukraine

[@Mr.Riffian]

Than explain how the world forgot what Poland did against Nazi Germany. All credits went to the US and Canada.

[@franekgrabowski8928]

🇵🇱🤝🏻🇺🇦 till the end

[@generalpopcorn6427]

I am thoroughly impressed by Polish resolve to aid Ukraine.

[@LMB222]

It's not like they have any choice, frankly. But the opportunity to spit in Russians face won't repeat soon.

[@johnsmith1474]

Poland hasn't a bit of integrity, they are US lapdogs, selling their souls to the highest bidder.

[@generalpopcorn6427]

@@johnsmith1474 You're not one to talk, since your mother sells her cooch in alleys. I bet you don't even know your father.

[@TesterAnimal1]

Poland were under the Russian empire for years. The whole of Eastern Europe know what they’re fighting against!

[@antonikrzsztofik355]

We are next if we don’t stop them in Ukraine.

[@steffenb.jrgensen2014]

Poland you are doing extremely well- like in 1683 the fate of Europe is resting on your shoulders. I'm both pleased and proud to be your neighbour to the north

[@romanrumcajs7982]

🇵🇱❤🇵🇱

[@bartekkrupa3619]

Velkommen to NATO straks 😉👍👍👍

[@takeitasacompliment.]

A South Korean Chassis and a British Turret. I love how the free countries of the world can work together to defend against and stamp out Evil.

[@zepter00]

Geman fun and power pack. Polish command and fire control systems, warning systems about using nbc weapon and about exposed on enemy laser

[@kamilszadkowski8864]

The British turret was heavily modified. As far as I know, when Poland bought the license the documentation delivered from Britain wasn't complete so Polish engineers had to fill the gaps. From what I read it only resembles the original AS-90 turret from the outside.

[@heybabycometobutthead]

@@kamilszadkowski8864 That's absolute nonsense, Poland bought the rights to manufacture it, where do people get this nonsense? Bits missing? 🤦

[@kamilszadkowski8864]

@@heybabycometobutthead Dude, that is literally what I read. That the documentation and files were incomplete. I wasn't surprised since it isn't the first time something like that happened.

[@heybabycometobutthead]

@@kamilszadkowski8864 I'm not saying you didn't read it, so who wrote this?

[@fredfred2363]

I'm British. I'm proud of what our Polish friends are doing to help Ukraine. 👍🏻🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇦 I also would rather use a well engineered Polish car or tank than Russian. Go Ukraine! We support you 💪🇺🇦

[@MXB2001]

Guess you missed the bit that the turret is British. Go on be proud! : )

[@phoenixtesla4621]

Du gehörst dazu 🧕. Bald wird es keine Briten mehr geben. Du wirst bald 🧕🐷

[@jakubbasaj]

@@MXB2001 Well, it was highly polonized due to lack of documents

[@spartannl8227]

I’m Dutch and fully agree! Slava Ukraini! 🇲🇨🇺🇦🇳🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺🇰🇿🇦🇿🇬🇪 and all other countries supporting freedom and democracy!

[@fe7kh]

You're the 5% glad to pay 80% more for electricity and on your knees begging your government for 95%. Pathetic.

[@sendmeaemailto]

Wielkie dzięki narodowi polskiemu za wsparcie Ukrainy, jesteście narodem bohaterskim. pozdrowienia z Austrii

[@SuperTristis]

To miłe. Dobrze wiedzieć że Europa zachodnia widzi nas inaczej niz mięso armatnie. Nasz a historia predystynuje nas do inne j roli.

[@damian6859]

Polskiemu panie ;)

[@malcolml3202]

I am ex Australian army of 17 years that may or may not be in Ukraine out government is sending another load of brand new military equipment and modern weapons systems bout 200 or so million worth anti armour anti air armour vehicles body armour helmets guns ammo list goes on.

[@totuus1382]

Austria i Węgry to jedyne państwa w EU, które nie udzielają żadnego wsparcia Ukrainie. Straciłem do nich szacunek

[@Bolshevik.remover]

​@@totuus1382 Austria jest praktycznie rozbrojona i mała więc nie ma co się dziwić. Natomiast Węgrzy to zdrajcy.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Poland is back to doing what they do best: saving Europe 🇵🇱

[@appsstore11]

Sending much love from the United Kingdom,we support you Ukraine and thank you Poland

[@Fre3domAction]

Poland has done a great job helping Ukraine. They started giving equipment and training soldiers as well as accepting refugees🇵🇱🇺🇸🇺🇦🔥🔥🔥✌️✌️

[@vadimpolovin7946]

Big thanks to brothers in Poland!

[@Flanel_]

Niech służy. Powodzenia 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦

[@buzzinsmaug664]

LIVERPOOL IS WITH YOU ALL TOO.. SLAVA UKRAINE X

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

They are all very professional and confident. From the inside it fires very quietly so no ear damage, there is also no smoke or recoil, and it’s air conditioned! They must feel like they are in a new century! Of course I wish they didn’t need to experience this at all.

[@xax8918]

Theyre in the correct century....its the ruZies that are in the last century...they dont design their equipment with any respect for the humans that use them....I like the hot tea maker, nice touch.

[@TheLazyass111]

bruh they got AirCon in the fuckin mobile arty? Russians are looking at that like the Japanese looked at American soldiers getting fresh Ice Cream on Okinawa during WW2 lmao

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

The lack of recoil shows how balanced the howitzer is. It's not only accurate, but in the right hands this Arty is capable of devastating the enemy and disappearing without them being able to fire back at it. Well done Poland.

[@Crim1_]

Its to be expected to not have ear damage while in an AFV, as the noise is emitted outside the compartment, but the AC is the real kicker! last I heard american tankers only have AC for the computers!

[@localreviewking134]

yes, bullets or butter. a beautiful country like Ukraine will one day soon sell grain to the world once more

[@DeepeyeLV]

Huge thanks to Poland and Poles for such unprecedented support of Ukraine. I wish we could have done more in Baltics. But I feel pride of this selfless fraternity with Ukraine. We are all in the same boat but Ukraine needs all the help we can give. God Bless true Rus to stop the horde forever!

[@baird5682]

Keep up the guard on that border and hold as long as possible in worst case scenario. In the meantime your ballsy actions made us proud. 😢 Keep the orcs out and try to leverage west Prussia to stop trading with enemy.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@supreme3376]

They do :)

[@ElvenJustice]

Poland knows first hand the tragedy and horror of the enemy rolling into their country. For them is was Germany at the start of World War 2. Here different names, same shit.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

@@ElvenJustice actually Soviets invaded Poland too at the 2WW. Please do search Katyń.

[@wessudol9708]

thank you 🇵🇱. Big LOVE from 🇨🇦

[@peterc3143]

When the krab fires, it’s amazing how quiet it is on the inside .

[@kimmoj2570]

@Peter c Sealed vehicle, no air moving between crew compartment and muzzle of cannon. Sound is just air pressure waves. Slava Ukraine!

[@lucylocket5262]

I'm glad that Ukrainian soldiers are happy with Polish Krabs. Frankly, I cannot imagine better use for those machines. Slava Ukraini!

[@PeetHobby]

Those machine do what they where build for, deference against a Russian invasion.

[@zootflute]

I think this is better than any US weapon so far. in terms of vehicular weaponry at least

[@user-ft8hk2zn5s]

Heroyam slava! From Chernihiv 🇺🇦 with ❤️

[@user-ok2mn4bw7u]

You fascist or idiot? During two days of unsuccessful attacks on Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog and other directions, Ukrainian troops lost four combat aircraft: two Su-25, one Su-24 and one MiG-29. Three Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopters were shot down in the air. Russian troops destroyed 63 Ukrainian tanks, 59 infantry fighting vehicles, 48 other armored combat vehicles, 14 pickups with heavy machine guns and more than 1,700 Ukrainian servicemen.

[@user-ok2mn4bw7u]

@@PeetHobby During two days of unsuccessful attacks on Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog and other directions, Ukrainian troops lost four combat aircraft: two Su-25, one Su-24 and one MiG-29. Three Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopters were shot down in the air. Russian troops destroyed 63 Ukrainian tanks, 59 infantry fighting vehicles, 48 other armored combat vehicles, 14 pickups with heavy machine guns and more than 1,700 Ukrainian servicemen.

[@Psychx_]

The engineering behind this is amazing, esp. how the recoil and sound are deflected away from the crew inside.

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Yea I did not even thought that to be possible like, does the video lie any? 😁 Great engineering

[@vadimhlotka808]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@DerMacko]

yup, just a muffled thump when it fires, very unexpected lol

[@sircroydonfacelift9389]

That’s some cutting edge British turret design for you :)

[@quadro1337]

@@sircroydonfacelift9389 recoil control sits more on suspension than the turret itself

[@mackjsm7105]

I have Polish blood.. this make me so proud of Poland and my Ukrainian neighbors. GOD SPEED.

[@beekeeperrotterdam7511]

I am impressed by the professionalism of the crew. They are very knowledgeable and talk about it as if it were a normal job.

[@jamesking232]

Fingers crossed for Ukrainian heroes! Love from Poland! 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦

[@localreviewking134]

thank you my Polish friend. you make a good tank too!

[@donfluso9042]

I really like the relationship between Poland and Ukraine since the war started ❤ Slava Ukraini from Germany

[@andresvalverde5182]

@@donfluso9042 Too bad Germany, Poland and Ukraine will be the first places to get bombed to bits when shit hits the fan

[@josephkush1032]

No

[@tadzionl]

Slava Ukraini from the Netherlands 🇺🇦 💙 💛

[@joeblack007]

Poland, thank you for not closing your eyes and pretending this evil will go away on its own.

[@Pb4Au]

That indonesian flag :)

[@kjote]

Change the flag, please 😁

[@Ken-er9cq]

Poland has been warning for years that Russia presents a risk.

[@thundereagle4130]

People talk about HIMARS, and sometimes about the Panzerhauwitze. But these Krabs are absolute beasts and it's better than the US alternative M109. Its not just HIMARS, but all the western systems send to Ukraine that makes the difference.

[@szostacurta]

Better to talk only about Himars, if you know what I mean.

[@manfredrichtoften8848]

@@szostacurta i am pretty sure the orks are aware of other eauipment and not just himmars.

[@magdasienkiewicz8546]

I can't agree with this US have better weapoon than my country but yes ouer Krab is amazing and one of better altilery 😊

[@griffins750]

@@magdasienkiewicz8546 I don't know too too much about this but generally speaking the M109 is a really old weapon being an update of an update of an update that started service in the 1960s as apposed to the Krab which started in 2012, so it wouldn't surprise me that the US's artillery isn't as good, frankly we don't need it, we have so many other things we can use at this point that things like conventional artillery is generally less important and so we don't feel the need to waste money updating it, but for countries without our stupidly endless defense budget, where drones and trillion dollar aircraft aren't an option having vehicles like the Krab be top of the line becomes significantly more important.

[@magdasienkiewicz8546]

@@griffins750 but US don't have old weapons they have new and they still make new tanks and other weapons besides even if they have old weapons it still is better than for example tanks that my soldiers had since ZSRR and we give them to Ukraine and now we will have new tanks from US and more new machines from US and South Korea and also if US have some old weapons they are still better than Russian or Chinese US have the most strong Army in the world so it doesnt matter if they have old weapons or new they are still good and that's why we in Poland are buying weapons tanks and other machines from US and they will be new not old 😊

[@cinek777cinek8]

About the chassis comment is wrong.Yes is from K-9 ,but Poland rebuild the chassis to their needs and added as well 5.5 kw power generator ,that means the engine doesn't have to run and all computers and turret is powered, the British turret was aswell changed to Polish needs,same like barrel was from French Nexter and changed by Poland.They just bought good parts and made them working better. 👌And on the end is Polish Fire control system Topaz,which is one of the best now.Can hit for 30 km distance anything small even 3 meter. 17

[@tchen2556]

I think here's a perfect example of the power of NATO standardization. It's a Polish weapon, but its chassis is South Korean and the turret is British, and it fires a NATO shell, which means it can shoot any artillery round from a military that is NATO compliant.

[@JM-kv2kn]

Good point. Logistic's superiority is an important factor during wars.

[@PR_nick]

And the barrel is German design produced on Poland. All is switched in fire controll system

[@szpetnyjan]

@Blib Gluntner ? Those countries are where the designs come from. It's all made locally in Poland afaik

[@MatMat-oq9yd]

Yes standardization is a real advantage. For example French Caesar, Slovakian Zuzana 2 or German PzH 2k utilize all 155mm munition incl.guided ones too!

[@TheMarcin123321]

The turret of krab is based on British AS-90. There is a lot of changes in mechanical design and whole electronics systems are done by the Polish company. I think it is unfair to call it a British component at this point.

[@CellarDoorCS]

The composure these man show is admirable in the face of this senseless war! Polish people are very happy to help in any way we can.

[@marcina.2592]

As polish taxpayer i fully support, and i'm proud. Only few generations were able to kick russian asses - now we can help to do it again! Personally - great feeling, Once in a lifetime. If it was my decision i would donate all the equipment we have. Good job Ukraine, stay strong.

[@renan7114]

Most comfy battle vehicle ever. Even the loader doesn't have a burden task.

[@seansands424]

British equipment well as south Korean chassis and British turret everything in it is automatic

[@johnallen6945]

Slava Ukraine. Slava Poland. The Russian atrocities in Poland in WWII and afterwards are well-known. I am so proud of my eastern European brothers and sisters. I grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio, area and all my neighbors were Czech, Polish, Latvian, Romanian, Estonian and on and on from that part of the world. They were good neighbors always quick to invite you in for a delicious fresh knish. Happy and good-hearted people who somehow left their wartime experiences behind when they moved to their new country. I worked in many machine shops and these people were excellent tool and die men. They could get you hair-breadth precision which in those days was done by hand, not by CNC machines. That doesn't mean they forgot their wartime experiences. It means they had a new purpose in life. To live as free men and women pursuing their hopes and dreams. And when it comes to America these folks of eastern European descent are generally the most patriotic I have ever met. They realize that death may be a consequence when fighting for your freedom and they stoically accept that.

[@mattluke481]

You probably are from Lakewood, right close to Rocky River. You forgot the Albanians my man. There’s plenty of them too. Also plenty of Ukrainians. They are all good people anyway.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*IF DonaLd Trump were STILL in White House, then Ruzzia wouLd have WON the War in 60-days!!!*

[@peter58peter]

Gloryfying eastern slavs yet; belong to fascist vatican?

[@mattluke481]

@@Justin.Martyr - both the Republithugs and the Demoncrats deserve life in prison. Trump was literally a thug , a bully and he lacked one thing called class. Because he was right about a few things doesn’t mean he should be sitting in the Oval Office. Joe BiteMe is so senile that I always wonder who the heck is running the country. He was the idiot who fucked things up in Afghanistan while Stanly McCrystal was doing by a great job. Either way both parties need to be disbanded and some of those politicians should be sent to the gallows.

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Respect to Poland ,and brave Ukraine people

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

POLAND! Thank you so much for helping these brave Ukraine freedom fighters! Your Krab looks amazing! Well done to build such a comfortable artillery! Very smart and practical. And now it is being put to what it was built to do with such brave soldiers of Ukraine! This was amazing to watch. Thank you Radio Free Europe from Eastern Canada....monthly donations to Ukraine continue from this household!💪🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@MrMessiah44]

Thanks for kind words. We Poles know thing or two about russians and we value bravery above all. Don't worry we won't leave Ukraine alone . Greetings.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

@@MrMessiah44 I am so impressed with the Polish country and people! It is amazing the extraordinary help you are providing and with intelligence! Your star tennis player, Iga S. makes sure in every tournament that we do not forget about the war. She is very vocal about it in a very polite way and she wears the ribbon with Ukraine colours. I admire her to the highest level! Glory to Poland and Ukraine from Eastern Canada....we must keep helping Ukraine, these brave smart dedicated people!

[@MrMessiah44]

@@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs If you look at the map you'll see that Poland is next on the path of russians. We couldn't just stand by and do nothing even though the history between Poland and Ukraine was not always easy. Me personally my family come from Ukraine. They are Polish but lived there for years in peace until russians got involved. We won't let it happen again. I'm not in support of war but sometimes it's the only way.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

@@MrMessiah44 Thank you for your honesty. Life is complicated due to people's personalities. Poland has a self interest big time to help Ukraine because Poland is next "in line" to be attacked by russia, so is Moldova! Personally, I HATE bullies and russia is a HUGE one. I generally have the inclination to fight for the victim. This is, in part, where I stand on this war. Ukraine needs to be helped in any way we can. As for this topic of corruption in Ukraine, well, Canada also has corruption so do all other countries. No one is better than the other. If there are attempts to "clean up" the corruption then that is worthy of admiration. Good to hear from you. We carry on doing our best with what we have as we all figure out how to navigate in this crazy world that is presently very complicated🇵🇱🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Poland is standing proud,head and shoulders above so many others. With Ukraine it's class is clear to anyone with eye's. Slava Ukraine

[@0Turbox]

I don't want to be in a war today, everything is so precise.

[@patrickmoan4086]

Wonderful to learn that Poland is supplying consequential military equipment in the defense of Europe.

[@stanisawdebski8897]

our newest

[@BuBBle.D]

Damn. When that thing fired, it sounded like the "thump" from a 40mm grenade launcher. Almost whisper quiet. Great piece of mobile artillery.

[@PR_nick]

It works well against sound radars.

[@marcusott2973]

South Korean chassis, British turret, built in Poland crewed by Ukrainians. You don't want to be at the receiving end of this, the combination is deadly.

[@garstek85]

The most important is WB Electronics' "Topaz" artillery fire control system. It is like in game point and click system that cooperates with WB E drones. It is the heart and brain of Krab

[@bloopero]

@@garstek85 10/10

[@Bolshevik.remover]

To be fair at first it didn't work well they were made in 2001 and due to being a Frankenstein among artillery they were terrible so they were withdrawn, after 10 years Polish army got new modified version and in 2012 started using it in the field. The fact it works is due to hard work of many many engineers putting their sweat blood and tears for ten years into that gun, but end result is worth it.

[@drakevevo3710]

@@Bolshevik.remover its a damn beast, looks sexy too

[@scorpioo7350]

Now everything is built like this, cars, televisions, machines, what does it matter, production is in one country and the most important thing is that it is effective.

[@fun2916]

I’ve seen these in action in Poland. It’s an amazing piece of equipment

[@anomymouse5043]

Great work Poland! Keep fighting Ukraine! Remember all that they need still more weapons. And trained fighters to keep training, maintenance and logistics running.

[@piotr7219]

This is taxpayer money well spent. Glory to Ukraine! Greetings from Poland!

[@edustef41]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@loko450]

Ты следующий паночка😂😂 вас никто не отпустит

[@piotr7219]

​@@loko450 How's Izyum or Kupyansk? The next thing for you will be Nuremberg not Poland.

[@loko450]

@@piotr7219 izyum izyum 😂 you haven’t even seen the regular army of the Russian Federation yet, you were afraid to declare war 😂

[@DonHrvato]

@@piotr7219 dont feed the troll

[@wernertognetti5956]

Thanks to Poland. Ukrainians, we stand with you 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦.

[@mrblue703]

@Varsity Athlete Oh lookie here it's a butthurt zalupa. U mad zalupa?)

[@mranonymous122112]

🤡🤡🤡

[@vadimhlotka808]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@Thememelord134]

@Varsity Athlete I did it I lost my arm ahole do I recommend it hell yeah

[@Michal235]

It warms my heart. Greetings from Warsaw, that's safe thanks to bravery of Ukrainians.

[@Arpa61]

Nasze kraby wypiorą onuce, na wylot 😂

[@HDSME]

They are immaculate! Never in my life have I seen such pristine vehicle! Their brand new wow

[@kenney5454]

Inside looks brand new, the Poles take good care of their equiptment

[@jaremakarwowski1574]

Bruh, it IS brand new, t

[@lm157]

@@jaremakarwowski1574 No it isn't, it's from Polish Army, straight from the units that use them.

[@Jafmanz]

@@lm157 You are wrong, These Krabs are export stock. Poland have signed to supply 60. You do not export stock units your own army is using. This was not a charity donation.

[@vegas1a]

Looks like a Rolls Royce compared to a Yugo..... Hope the ORCs like the incoming Gifts.....

[@mr6johnclark]

I hope they keep up the cleanliess.

[@mrHBarry]

Huge Respect to Ukraine! What a Nation! What a Brave People! They say NO to Russian imperialism. The say NO to Russian Invaders. They say NO to Russian war criminals. They say NO to Russian baby killers. They say NO to Russian Terrorist. They fight for their Independence. They fight for FREEDOM. they fight for their friends and family. They fight for everyone who enjoys Freedom. Huge Respect. Ukraine will win. Slava Ukraine.

[@neosolve6781]

Polish weapon!!!!

[@doktorslobo]

nesh jebat

[@natureblank1401]

Whatever you're smoking I whana try too! Sounds fun 😅

[@sbuckle1171]

I hope you Harold Barry are not American or British saying those words. That would be a ghastly level of hypocrisy or ignorance.

[@stevenkim5688]

@@natureblank1401 why are you on here being a p*ssy? Go to Ukraine with the army you tw@t.

[@pgruszewski]

What the vid doesn't say is fact that these beauties use one of the more advanced and most modern firing systems in the world: Topaz. It's not it's full version, yet still it is impressive.

[@demonit2]

Simple guys with normal lives before the war.. now they are sharp with this Krab like sword! Salute to all wariors who are fighting for their land!

[@peachmunich]

Thx Poland!

[@alonperes3947]

Poland has been amazing!!

[@nataliarolska4262]

Dziękuję w imieniu Polski za pochwałę. Miło to słyszeć. Слава Україні. Жыве Беларусь. Свободу России

[@amjan]

Weź przestań, nie jesteśmy w przedszkolu. Mówią, że Krab jest dobry, bo on jest dobry, a nie, żeby komuś niedowartościowanemu przyjemność sprawić.

[@haruruben]

Haha that’s great news! Great job, Poland 🇵🇱! It looks like something out of Star Wars

[@1jediwitch]

Had to re-watch this several times, oh this makes me very happy! 😊 Again, tyvm Poland! 🇵🇱 ❤ СлаваУкраїні! 💪💙💛🇺🇦💖☮✊#СлаваУкраїні! #CлаваГероям! #Ukrainian #People are #Heroes! #Zelenskyy #ZelenskyyIsAWarHero 💪💙🌻🌾💛🇺🇦💖☮✊

[@susanwestern6434]

Amazing they have hot water for rea making in that machine. Air con and heating! And used for orc hunting. Good for Poland 🇵🇱

[@ancuruadh6027]

It's a British design... Of course it makes tea! XD

[@mountainman42]

@@ancuruadh6027 its not British as all. Only British part is top ( based on AS90) Chassis is korean. Systems and rest of stuff are POLISH.

[@ancuruadh6027]

@@mountainman42 Learn to read plz...

[@mountainman42]

@@ancuruadh6027 ,, Its a British design…” learn to type clown 🤡

[@rossdavies8250]

As an ex British soldier, I am pleased to see that the Polish designers have got their priorities right. Provision to make tea is a necessity.

[@mynameisnobody3931]

Well done Poland 🇵🇱 👏!

[@MusicalMemeology]

So much respect for the Ukrainians. Support from Australia 🇦🇺

[@zsuira]

Put your mask on get your booster and support Nazi ukraine. You have been programmed and don't even know it.

[@abdulaikoroma3070]

myn

[@bismark911]

Slava Ukraini!!! Slava Poland!! Glory to all european country!!🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇹🇵🇱

[@SpiDey1500]

True. We have to stay together. 🤝

[@vadimhlotka808]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@RhinoAg]

lol Russia is European you dunce

[@turningrat5004]

I am proud that my country is helping Ukraine in this way

[@SpikyDane]

you have every right to be proud

[@yokodoua]

Thank You, Poland!

[@michak8387]

Poland Power & solidarrity to Ukraine!

[@markmilam3152]

It looks like a wonderful machine everybody should have one in their garage it shoots accurately and makes coffee too! Just wonderful.

[@donaldmackerer9032]

It would be great for rush hour traffic.

[@phoebus007]

The turret is British. The boiling vessel (BV) is to brew tea, if you don't mind. Actually, it's good to see the Poles have kept it in there. (Americans would eqip it with a microwave and ice-cream maker.)

[@OHFORPEATSAKES]

@@phoebus007 🤣

[@billl605]

Can I get a donut app for it?

[@DrMantisT0boggan]

@@phoebus007 Lmao as an American I think you’re probably right, potentially a hamburger grill as well 😂

[@yv2362]

I liked it when he said Krab is accurate to 50m and russian made is accurate from 150m to 500m - what a difference! Basicly with Krabs you need less ammo to zero in on a target. I have seen entire empty fields covered in craters from russian shelling - now I know why

[@BlunderMunchkin]

Russians hate field mice.

[@PeterLawton]

True. I have wondered if some Russian soldiers know there are no Nazi's and don't want to kill innocents, but are forced to stay, so they fire into empty fields, just to keep commanders off their backs. I am an optimist, but it's at least plausible.

[@gurbi]

Thanks Poland 🇵🇱

[@lohikarhu734]

Nice coverage, and, of course, thanks from those of us 'out west' to Poland providing these 'proper' weapons!

[@baird5682]

For Ukrainians, Poland is The West.

[@toradog5719]

I didn't realize how sophisticated these systems are. Wow!

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Poland is kinda knocking it out of the park with the hardware transfers, aren't they? Nice to see the Ukrainians getting access to modern, user-friendly equipment. More comfortable arty = more time in the field popping orcs. Perkwunos bless the glorious KRABS in their quest for orcsblood.

[@st5pr0]

Niech wam dobrze służą ! Za wolność naszą i waszą !

[@Silo-Ren]

I know these have never been used, but what a difference in cleanliness. Russian equipment looks more like a dumping container. Very impressed with that Polish military.

[@spol1622]

Polish military, in general, has outdated equipment. Nevertheless, what Polish military, and Poland as a whole is doing for Ukraine and Ukrainians is very honorable.

[@vadimhlotka808]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@michiko3068]

Ukrainian combat drone Bayraktar TB-2 destroyed the Russian artillery installation "Acacia" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjWenSVZamJq7M

[@Bolshevik.remover]

@@spol1622 Poland has some sort of dualism in equipment. We have limited amounts of modern weapons (beril, KRAB, Rosomak APC and IFV, F-16s, Leopard 2 and Abrams MBT'S) and even unique excellent weapon seen only here Piorun MANPADS that US wants for their army (negotiations are still on but they seem pretty decided). However at the same time Poland uses some older equipment, mostly in reserve units but also in large extent in the regular armed forces. The reason is that noone really invested in full rearmament here but we needed something for Iraq and Afghanistan so units sent there and some others were issued a brand new equipment while large portion of the army still remains in the cold war.

[@chillwill5080]

Russian equipment make very sturdy caskets. ;-/

[@donquixote1502]

It looks like a fantastic howitzer. ❤ Poland. 💙💛 Ukraine

[@rocon86]

Nice piece of machinery. Keep up the good work Ukraine 👍.

[@gajowyja6615]

Cieszy nas jak nasz sprzęt służy w dobrej sprawie! Powodzenia Bracia!

[@Mat-po6ke]

Best use of my tax money. Would spend it again 10/10

[@zepter00]

That is not your tax money. That is from tax money of Poles.

[@MrSlanderer]

@@zepter00 Who are even MORE happy than Americans are. They really, REALLY don't like Russia.

[@Mat-po6ke]

@@zepter00 I am from Poland :-)

[@baird5682]

Guide on how to help Ukraine. Step 1: Invest your money into a business in Poland. Step 2: Pay taxes in Poland Step 3: Orcs explode.

[@Pablo_oobo]

@Mat : Very second this!!

[@sot11cat]

All the best to Ukrainians! They deserve their freedom, their territories back and peace with neighbors! Glory to Ukraine! Greetings from Greece.

[@adamjo5287]

Hey mr Greek, you know Greece has the most tanks in EU? Why dont you give them some? I bet you have some old soviet tanks right?

[@joseraulmiguens6699]

No they don't deserve to live in Ukraine but in some another country. not to mention that the occupied territories are being deafricanized very fast.

[@skorik7910]

Their territories? What territories? Answer to me: kosovo is serbia? Gaza is palestine or israel?

[@sot11cat]

@@skorik7910 We don’t discuss about these territories here, brainless troll. Comment under a relative video. This video is about Ukraine’s territories occupied by the RussoFascists.

[@SantomPh]

@@adamjo5287 their country is mostly islands....what are you saying

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

A well rehearsed and professional crew in action. Viva Ukraine 🇺🇦!!!

[@boo-misc4973]

Great system. Thanks to Poland to provide this to Ukraine. Putler has no chance if we all stick together. Respect from Germany

[@flyboya340]

They look confident professional and competent..... and we all feared the red menace with their old not eficient equipment.... Slava Ukrania 👍✌

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

The reason why the Russians vetoed the nuclear arms proliferation treaty...without nuclear weapons Russia is just another second rate nation...they need the threat of nuclear war or their neighbours would quickly adjust the Russian Federation system to something more democratic.

[@flyboya340]

@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 exactely ,what a coincidence that the last real leader they had ,died... Gorbachev must have been so sad with this turn of events.....

[@pablonosnothing.1952]

@@flyboya340 Sadly he was FORCED BY THE KGB to turn over control to Adlof Putler, Putler was never Elected to office of President. People need to start calling Putler a Fascist, or a Nazi, but for sure he is a DICTATOR at best, and a shity short, crossed eye one at best. If he really was a man he would act like one, but he=she only has a vagina, its on his face, between those tiny eyes. his day is coming, russians are getting tired of his bullshit, history ALWAYS REPEATS IT SELF IN RUSSIA. He will get nocked off by another KGB guy, then Putler will be sent to Siberia, to do ice art.

[@colincampbell767]

There is one bad habit they need to fix. Taking propellant charges out of their spall protection and putting them on the floor. The reason for the protected storage is so they don't act like a Russian tank if hit and have an onboard propellant fire. I guarantee that this is not how they were trained.

[@geopolitix7770]

@@colincampbell767 i doubt that footage was taken during an actual firing mission but yeah, they should train as they fight. Still, if you know the Facists firing back can't aim at all, I can see how they might be feeling a bit complacent.

[@mariechinghelen]

God bless Ukraine and Poland🙏❤️

[@user-ve5ei2xe8h]

Naturally the british turret comes with a tea cooker. Jokes aside: this will be a huge morale boost for the crew when its getting colder.

[@brucesimpson7169]

Amazing equipment. God be with you brave soldiers. Peace will come because Ukraine deserves it.

[@abelincoln9026]

Thank you Poland 🇵🇱✨

[@Puleczech]

Well done Ukrainians and thank you Poles!

[@miroslavdockal9468]

Poland is now next sanctioned lamd by EU, after Russia. Amazing...i wish to Poland sanctions working so well, as these against Russia. Cheers🍻, and hava a laugh bro.

[@Puleczech]

@@miroslavdockal9468 Any actual evidence for this? Name a single sanction EU has imposed on Poland, "bro".

[@bloopero]

@@Puleczech Guy Verhofstad clearly stated that Poland will never get money for KPO (Krajowy Plan Odbudowy) unless goverment will be replace for more „european”. Typical dutch scoundrel…any more evidences?

[@VoidCosmonaut]

@@Puleczech KPO

[@Puleczech]

@@VoidCosmonaut WTF

[@P19S48]

Nice Polish KRAB. Very good 👍 Polish equipment. Old Polish soldier. Greetings from Leicester UK 🇬🇧. Godbless. Trzymajcie sie Ukraincy. Godbless Ukraine 🇺🇦. Godbless lovely 😍 👌 👍 🥰 Poland 🇵🇱 ❤. Godbless UK 🇬🇧. Godbless USA 🇺🇸. Godbless Philippines 🇵🇭 💖. Forever.

[@juliusburnsworth2257]

Full support to our brothers in fight!Europe should be, and stay unite. From Italy 🇮🇹

[@midknightfenerir]

I like how it has a station to make Tea Lmao 🤣 truly a British made turret.

[@allanchurm]

no tea bags either.. to get rid off

[@suigeneris3909]

🤣👏🏻🫖

[@LMB222]

That device is actually Canadian.

[@George-2115]

@@LMB222 No wonder it's bilingual English/French, whereas most of the labeling was Polish or English. As a Canadian I'm glad we contributed.

[@Brian-om2hh]

You can't fight a war without the occasional brew. Look at the Russian T72's and T90's in Ukraine. They brew up regularly.....

[@robertkalkin9212]

We have ordered 120 AHS Krab till today for Polish Army. 80 delivered already - big portion of those already in Ukraine. Ukraine already ordered additional 54 new AHS (paid from external sources). Producent (HSW) is working full speed. More local orders expected soon. But we still need more - so few days ago, we have ordered 212 additional AHS from Korea (due to Korean enormous production capability). First expected soon. Orders for additional ca. 460 AHS will follow soon. Along with ca. 500 Himars they will become basis for Polish and Ukrainian artillery efficiency in near future. So definitely Krab is something to be present in Ukraine in large quantities for long time. As long as it is necessary.

[@piotrmackowiak9636]

There won't be 500 Himars only 200 cause LM cannot produce this huge numbers o HIMARS

[@AndrzejKam]

@@piotrmackowiak9636 That's why Polish gov ordered its Korean equivalent, also with perspective to be produced in Poland in a few years on.

[@rstrakovsky]

I am glad they seem genuinely happy with these. They have a big contract out, hopefully more coming soon!

[@noelandrak5746]

Proud American of 100% Polish decent. Love to see this!

[@AviationNut]

Here is the info on the Krab Howitzer from Wikipedia: The AHS Krab (Polish for crab) is a 155 mm NATO-compatible self-propelled tracked gun-howitzer designed in Poland by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), by combining the South Korean K9 Thunder chassis with a British BAE Systems AS-90M Braveheart turret with French Nexter Systems 52-calibre long gun and Polish WB Electronics' "Topaz" artillery fire control system. The 2011 version used a Nexter Systems barrel and UPG chassis. The 2016 production batch utilized the Hanwha Defense K9 chassis with KMW+Nexter Defense Systems long gun, Rheinmetall barrel and STX Engine-MTU Friedrichshafen engine. As of 2016 full-rate production of 120 Krabs for Polish Army has started with deliveries to be completed by 2024. As of 2019, Huta Stalowa Wola started using barrels of their own manufacture in successive production batches.

[@Tigerfan50]

Thank you Poland!

[@grahamstubbs4962]

Can't argue with that. Reasonably fast. Reasonably accurate. And it's got a boiling vessel. Can we have some of those, please?

[@DieFlabbergast]

Most formidable crab I've ever seen: I hope I don't meet any at the seaside!

[@Grev333]

Poland stepped up. Nice piece of equipment.

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

Thank you to Poland for supplying Ukraine with such a good SPG. The Krab truly is a magnificent piece of engineering - a Porsche.

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

If its reliable and sturdy, then its better than a Porsche.

[@iangraham6887]

Like many European nations, Poland truly knows what it’s like to have it’s freedom stripped away by force. It makes me so happy so see the poles and other allies doing so much to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦💣➡️🇷🇺

[@craigcooknf]

Poland has always been amazing in what is has produced for warfare, medical, aerospace, food .... everything!